September
03
/ 2020
Central Asia has been home to various cultures and empires, and many of their materials remains can still be seen. One of the most important in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is the Burana Tower. This minaret is virtually all that is left of the capital of a powerful empire. The tower is one of the older architectural structures in all of Central Asia and its design influenced architects all over the region and into India. The Long History of Burana Tower The history of the tower is closely related to the long-lost city of Balasagun, which was built by the Sogdians, an ancient Iranian civilization, sometime in the early Christian era. It was later occupied by Karakhanids (or Qarakhanids) who
