Ancient Balbals, generally referred to as Kurgan obelisks, in the Küngey Alatau mountain range in Kyrgyzstan.


Ancient Balbals, generally referred to as Kurgan obelisks, in the Küngey Alatau mountain range in Kyrgyzstan.


Size: 5435px × 3496px
Location: Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Photo credit: © Thomas Lehne/ lotuseaters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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