Holy and historic: Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain of Kyrgyzstan

One can't simply leave Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain out of any conversation about Kyrgyzstan.

Located in the Fergana Valley, the site is considered as the most complete example of a sacred mountain in Central Asia. 

It has been a destination for worshipers for over one and a half millennia, and veneration for the mountain blends pre-Islamic and Islamic beliefs.

Its five peaks and slopes house numerous ancient places of worship and caves with petroglyphs and two mosques built in the 16th Century.

One hundred and one locations featuring petroglyphs of humans, animals and geometrical forms have been discovered at the site.A total of 17 places of worship are still in use to this day. Pilgrims believe these places of worship can heal illnesses and bless people with a long life.

The Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2009.