This museum, located at the Aysylbek Moldokeev Secondary School in the village of Baizak, was created by history teacher Zamirbek Abdykeev. It houses valuable artifacts, many of which date back to ancient times.
With 40 years of experience, the educator emphasizes the importance of such a museum for the younger generation.
“Together with the director, we decided to expand the museum, and now we have a new space. Here, we present finds from different historical periods: the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, modern times, the Soviet period, and contemporary history, including artifacts that reflect historical events in our village,” he shares.
Among the exhibits is a unique artifact—a small Buddha, presumably dating from the 2nd to 6th centuries, discovered in the Kara-Keche valley. There are only seven Buddha statues in Kyrgyzstan, but ours is the only one with inscriptions that attract the attention of scholars, including representatives from the central museum in Bishkek,” the historian adds.
Currently, the museum has over 400 exhibits.
Among them are Stone Age tools, spears, plows, petroglyphs, and stones used in agriculture. Silver flasks, jewelry, and dishes from the Saka era are also displayed.
Kanybek Nasibaly uulu, the head of the district education department, reported that the creation of historical museums in every school is part of the district department's plan. Museums will help the younger generation better acquire knowledge.
“The future is impossible without understanding history, so creating such museums for our generation is the right step. We plan to open similar institutions in every school so that students can see their knowledge in practice,” he noted.
History teacher Melis Esenkulov from the A. Suimanov Secondary School in the village of Kuiruchuk emphasizes the importance of preserving the collected artifacts.
“This museum will become a powerful tool for engaging schoolchildren with history. Visiting the museum left a great impression on me thanks to the exhibits representing five eras. This will give students the opportunity to delve into the history of Kyrgyzstan,” Esenkulov noted.
There are only 24 schools in the Jumgal district, most of which do not have historical museums.
The only historical ethnographic museum is located in the center of the district.
