Abshir-Ata Waterfall Explained

Abshir-Ata Waterfall
Alt Name:Абшыр-Ата
Map:Kyrgyzstan
Relief:yes
Map Alt:A map showing the location of Abashir Ata Waterfall in Kyrgyzstan
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Nearest City:Kyzyl-Kiya, Nookat
Coordinates:40.1628°N 72.3631°W
Established:1975

Abshir-Ata Waterfall (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Абшир-Ата шаркыратмасы) is a geological reserve in Nookat District of Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan.[1] It was established in 1975. The waterfall is the mouth of an underground river in the valley of the river Abshirsay. The water cascades down in two steps (15 m and 12 m) through 1.5 m cave in a sheer cliff.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic. ky. May 2021. National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. 86–91.
  2. Book: Ошская область: Энциклопедия. Osh Oblast Encyclopedia . Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. ru. Frunze. 1994. 445.