Independence Square Tour

Located on the Republic Square of Almaty, the monument of Independence is dedicated to Kazakhstan’s heritage, patriotism, and prosperity. It is a reminder to the visitors that Kazakhstan’s capital was Almaty until the year 1997 and was later moved to Astana. It is a 19-foot pillar with a winged snow leopard mounted on top known as barys in Kazakh folklore.

Located on the Republic Square of Almaty, the monument of Independence is dedicated to Kazakhstan’s heritage, patriotism, and prosperity. It is a reminder to the visitors that Kazakhstan’s capital was Almaty until the year 1997 and was later moved to Astana. It is a 19-foot pillar with a winged snow leopard mounted on top known as barys in Kazakh folklore. On top of the barys is a ‘Golden Warrior.’ The statue of the Golden Warrior was recovered from a burial mound in 1969. A skeleton found in the mound is believed to belong to a Scythian warrior prince. The ‘Golden Warrior’ when discovered was dressed in a gold uniform with a dagger and a sword. He was wearing a pointed headdress with winged horses, goats’ panthers, and other animals. The ‘Golden Warrior’ soon became a symbol of Kazakhstan’s heritage.