Historical Site
Caravanserai of Barskoon
- Place type
- Historical Site
- Elevation
- 1960 m
- Community
- Barskoon
- Landscape
- Pastures & Forests
Field notes
The field account
An ancient caravanserail on the Silk Roads
The ruins of an 8th century AD caravanserai are located on the right bank of the River Barskoon, 5 km upstream from the village of Barskoon. The earthen ruins are the bases of a square fortification, 75 metres wide, with walls over 10 metres thick.
The fortification was located in the valley gorge to control the caravans of goods transported between Lake Issyk Kul and the city of Ak-Suu in China.
Several writings describe the importance of Barskoon on this important Silk Road route.
Map margin
Where it sits
Visual field notes
A closer look
