The History of Kyrgyzstan

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  • Kyrgyzstan on The Silk Road
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    Kyrgyzstan on The Silk Road

    The Chinese general Chang Chien founded the Silk Road in 138 B.C when he traveled to the Fergana Valley. Soon after Chang Chien%u2019s expedition, the Chinese Empire began officially trading with city states in Fergana. The cities of Osh, Uzgen, and Jul in Kyrgyzstan were at the center of the silk road, making them important commerce centers. Pictured above is an ancient caravansary in Kyrgyzstan on the Silk Road. This caravansary served as a place of rest for traders from the west.
  • The Huns Take Control of Kyrgyzstan
    300

    The Huns Take Control of Kyrgyzstan

    Prior to this point, the area of what is now Kyrgyzstan, had been occupied by many different nomadic empires. At Saimaly Tash in southern Kyrgyzstan there are rock carvings , from one of the tribes being the Scythians, which show evidence of nomadic tribes from as early as 3000 B.C. oijuhygrtdfy
  • Beginning of Islamic Influence
    Jan 1, 751

    Beginning of Islamic Influence

  • The Modern Kyrgyz Migrate to Central Asia
    Jan 1, 1000

    The Modern Kyrgyz Migrate to Central Asia

    Previously, The Kyrygz People were stationed in Siberia
  • Establishment of the Mongol Empire
    Jan 1, 1219

    Establishment of the Mongol Empire

  • The Khans of Kokand Take Control of Kyrgyzstan

    The Khans of Kokand Take Control of Kyrgyzstan

  • Russians Seize Most of Kyrgyzstan

    Russians Seize Most of Kyrgyzstan

  • The Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic Created

  • Kyrgyzstan Declares Indepenence

    Kyrgyzstan Declares Indepenence

  • President Askar Akaev Re-elected

    President Askar Akaev Re-elected

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  • Revolting Against Askar Akayev

    Revolting Against Askar Akayev