Walnut forest of Arslanbob, Ancient walnut grove in Bazar-Korgon District, Kyrgyzstan.
The forest spans 60,000 hectares between the Fergana and Chatkal Mountains, containing over one million walnut trees at elevations from 1,500 to 2,000 meters.
Alexander the Great transported walnuts from this forest to Europe, leading to the Russian term 'Greek nut' for these walnuts in subsequent centuries.
The forest holds deep spiritual importance for local inhabitants, with a 16th-century shrine dedicated to Arslanbob-Ata featuring traditional ram horn decorations.
The forest opens for walnut harvesting each September, when local families collect nuts while maintaining additional crops like maize and potatoes.
The forest yields approximately 1,200 tons of walnuts annually, with some trees reaching ages of 500 years in this protected natural environment.
Location: Bazar-Korgon District
GPS coordinates: 41.35340,73.04110
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:51
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