"Expedition": Karabulak spring, sacred sites Kirkkiz and ancient hill Suyurlitepa
Karabulak is a settlement in Bostanlyk district of Tashkent region of Uzbekistan, northeast of the Charvak reservoir, at an altitude of over 1000 meters above sea level on the eastern slopes of the Pskem ridge. the village is located among greenery on the right bank of Pskem. The climate in the area is very comfortable. the surrounding foothills and the Charvak reservoir, which humidify and cool the air in the summer of 30 ° C, have a direct impact on the climate. too cold in winter to -20 ° C. Precipitation falls in the form of rain, occurs mainly in spring and autumn. The village of Karabulak is 150 km about 3.5 hours drive from Tashkent. to get to the village you can: through the dam of the Charvak reservoir or through the Melovoy pass and then through Chimgan and Brichmulla. the nearest railway station is Khojikent railway, coming from Tashkent, located near the village Charvak. Suyirlitepa is distinguished by its original historical topography, defensive structures and a monumental Ark that surrounded it with a shahristan and a central religious and ideological object. First of all, Suyirlitepa is the first city on the way of the Great Silk Road from ancient Fergana to Chach through the Kendirsay pass. It was formed on the site of an ancient spring near the village of Karabulak, gradually turning into a large city. This is evidenced by archaeological materials from the Kovunchi II period, found in the southern part of Suyirlitep. Suyirlitepa is located on the right side of the Almalyk-Angren road, a few meters from the road above a high ravine. The highest part of this ancient city is its northwest corner, which is about 20 m higher than the city square. Having risen to this height and looking at the eastern and southern sides of the archaeological complex, from where all parts of Suyirlitep are visible, one can clearly imagine the topographic plan of the ancient city.
Karabulak is a settlement in Bostanlyk district of Tashkent region of Uzbekistan, northeast of the Charvak reservoir, at an altitude of over 1000 meters above sea level on the eastern slopes of the Pskem ridge. the village is located among greenery on the right bank of Pskem. The climate in the area is very comfortable. the surrounding foothills and the Charvak reservoir, which humidify and cool the air in the summer of 30 ° C, have a direct impact on the climate. too cold in winter to -20 ° C. Precipitation falls in the form of rain, occurs mainly in spring and autumn. The village of Karabulak is 150 km about 3.5 hours drive from Tashkent. to get to the village you can: through the dam of the Charvak reservoir or through the Melovoy pass and then through Chimgan and Brichmulla. the nearest railway station is Khojikent railway, coming from Tashkent, located near the village Charvak. Suyirlitepa is distinguished by its original historical topography, defensive structures and a monumental Ark that surrounded it with a shahristan and a central religious and ideological object. First of all, Suyirlitepa is the first city on the way of the Great Silk Road from ancient Fergana to Chach through the Kendirsay pass. It was formed on the site of an ancient spring near the village of Karabulak, gradually turning into a large city. This is evidenced by archaeological materials from the Kovunchi II period, found in the southern part of Suyirlitep. Suyirlitepa is located on the right side of the Almalyk-Angren road, a few meters from the road above a high ravine. The highest part of this ancient city is its northwest corner, which is about 20 m higher than the city square. Having risen to this height and looking at the eastern and southern sides of the archaeological complex, from where all parts of Suyirlitep are visible, one can clearly imagine the topographic plan of the ancient city.