Gyzylaýak
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.[1]
Etymology[edit]
The literal meaning of Gyzylaýak is "Red Leg".[1]
Site[edit]
About 3 km east of the village, stands the Idris Baba Madrasah, famed for its association with Magtymguly.[1][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.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 195. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.
- ^ "Divan of Iranian-Turkmen poet Magtymguly Pyragy rendered into Persian". Tehran Times. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
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