Gyzylaýak Explained

Gyzylaýak (or Gyzyl Ayak) is a village in the Halaç District of the Lebap Province of Turkmenistan.[1] It is about 2 km south of Zynhary.

Etymology

The literal meaning of Gyzylaýak is "Red Leg".

Site

About 3 km east of the village, stands the Idris Baba Madrasah, famed for its association with Magtymguly.[2] The site is a popular excursion venue for Turkmen school students; a tree, under whose shade Magtymguly is said to have drafted his poems, is an object of veneration.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brummell, Paul. Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. 2005. 978-1-84162-144-9. 195. en. Paul Brummell.
  2. Web site: 2021-04-02. Divan of Iranian-Turkmen poet Magtymguly Pyragy rendered into Persian. 2021-10-31. Tehran Times. en.