Ata-Beyit
A memorial to victims of the 1938 repressions and Aitmatov’s grave above the Chuy Valley.
- 8 July 2000Opening of the complex
- 9:00–18:00Tue–Sun
- from 50 somForeign visitors: 200 som
- July +26°, January +1°daytime
- Chon-Tash, 30 km from BishkekBy car or taxi
Stops in walking order
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Overview of the complex
The complex sits on a slope above the valley: a round memorial in the centre, with a white pavilion beyond.
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Aitmatov’s grave
A white slab with flowers lies by a white wall with a portrait: the writer Chingiz Aitmatov was buried here in 2008.
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Memorial to 1938 victims
The round memorial with a pool is dedicated to the victims of the 1938 repressions, who were reburied in 1991.
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April 2010 memorial
The red pavilion with three openings and the rows of black slabs were erected in memory of those killed in April 2010.
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Yurt museum
The round museum building stands on the slope behind spruce trees; a red granite staircase leads up to it.
History by date
- 1916Urkun
The complex has a memorial to the events of the 1916 Urkun.
- 1991
Reburial Graves of the 1938 victims were found near Chon-Tash; they were reburied on 30 August.
- 2000
Opening of the complex On 8 July the Ata-Beyit national memorial complex opened.
- 2008
Aitmatov’s grave In June the writer Chingiz Aitmatov was buried at the complex.
- 2011
April 2010 memorial On 16 November a memorial to those killed in April 2010 was unveiled.
Four seasons
How the place looks at different times of year.
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March 25, 2016 Spring
March–MayLate March: wet paving, bare poplars and the first green on the slope.
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Summer
June–AugustJuly: clear skies, lush greenery and a hot day, around 26° by day.
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Autumn
September–NovemberOctober: around 13° by day and 2° at night; bring a warm jacket.
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Winter
December–FebruaryJanuary: around 1° by day and −8° at night; dress warmly.
Where it is
- Address
- Ata-Beyit, near Chon-Tash village, 30 km south of Bishkek
- From the base
- ≈17 km as the crow flies · Bishkek
- Coordinates
- 42.7232° N, 74.5937° E
Opening times and etiquette
Hours and prices
- Opening hours
- 9:00–18:00Tue–Sun
Closed on Mondays; break around 12:30–13:30. Check the hours before your trip.
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
Etiquette
- Quiet. Here lie those executed in 1938 and Chingiz Aitmatov. Speak quietly, do not sit on the slabs and do not step onto the graves.
- Photography. Photograph general views; keep people at the graves out of shot. Lay flowers carefully and take your rubbish with you.
Check on site
- Opening hours and closing day for your visit date by phone or in map apps
- Entry price and a separate museum ticket at the ticket office
Ata-Beyit memorial in photos
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- July 11, 2007
- March 25, 2016
- March 25, 2016
- March 25, 2016
- March 25, 2016
- March 25, 2016
Guides and ready-made itineraries
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Routes and programmes
Nearby and where to go next
Base · BishkekBishkekA city base for museums, squares and a walk through the market.
Cultural site · ≈12 km as the crow fliesBishkek Botanical GardenA botanical garden with collections of trees and flowering plants.
Cultural site · ≈17 km as the crow fliesOsh BazaarThe city market of Bishkek, with nuts, dried fruit and everyday shopping.
Cultural site · ≈17 km as the crow fliesCinema Ala-TooKyrgyzstan’s oldest cinema: columns from 1938 and ceramic panels from 1963.