The 5,000-year-old art of falconry in Kazakhstan
The art of falconry has existed for 5,000 years. In Asia, the greatest falconer was considered to be Genghis Khan. He even had a ranking system that specified who was allowed to hunt with which bird. Genghis Khan himself hunted only with a gyrfalcon, and touching this bird was punishable by death.
Falconry was highly developed among the ancient Kazakhs. Hunting was not only a form of entertainment but also an essential means of obtaining food. During times of war, a single eagle hunter (berkutchi) could provide food for an entire aul (village).
Starting / Ending Point
Almaty City
Duration
7-8 hours
Start Time
Varies by show schedule (Almaty)
Season
March-October
Language
English
Activity
Included
Not Included
What to Bring
5,000-year-old tradition of falconry
Live falcon and eagle show
Falcon show
The 5,000-year-old art of falconry in Kazakhstan
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