The Jeti-Ögüz is a geological formation of sandstone rocks in Kyrgyzstan. The name Jeti-Ögüz is translated as “seven bulls”. The rock formation was named so because it looks like seven bulls. Since 1975, the government has protected the rock formation and the natural environment that surrounds it in order to conserve the geological formations of Kyrgyzstan.
The legend of the rock formation
A legend in Kyrgyzstan tells the story of a Khan who stole another Khan’s wife. The man whose wife was taken visited a wise man to ask him how he could avenge the actions of the other Khan. The Wiseman was initially reluctant but gave in to the demands. He told the man to kill his wife and submit the body to the Khan. His advice was that it was more honorable to lose a dead woman than a living woman. The khan silently made his plans and decided to kill his wife during his funeral. When the seventh bull was slaughtered, he stabbed her in the heart. Blood gushed and transported the seven dead bulls to the valley before coming to rest. The bulls turned into red rocks. Just before reaching the rock formation, there is another rock that looks like a heart. According to one story, it was the broken heart of a woman who died after her two suitors killed themselves. Geologists suggest rocks formed due to erosion
Site visit
The best time to visit the rocks is during the summer when the sky is clear and the roads are passable. Besides the rock formation, it is also possible to visit the Jeti-Ögüz waterfall and the village. Visitors can either camp in the Jeti-Ögüz station or live in makeshift tents. The terrain is suitable for cycling and horse riding. The natural environment offers the opportunity to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can go around alone or with family or group and participate in activities such as photography.