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Jeti-Ögüz Rocks

Red cliffs called the "Seven Bulls" in Issyk-Kul Region, one of Kyrgyzstan's best-known natural symbols.

Jeti-Ögüz Rocks
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The Jeti-Ögüz Rocks are sheer cliffs of red conglomerate, protected as a natural monument since 1975. Their name comes from their resemblance to seven bulls lying side by side.

Legend links them to a khan's unfaithful wife; a nearby formation is called the "Broken Heart".

A sanatorium and hot springs lie at their foot, and the green valley above is popular for riding and hiking. The rocks often appear in Kyrgyz paintings and songs.

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Updated: October 3, 2026

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