Phenomenon
Gates of the Issyk-Kul hail
Prjewalsky witnessed hail at the Issyk-Kul Lake and told of his experience
in one of his letters.
�It is peaceful here among Asian mountainous wilderness. The Kyrgyz people
use the blue lake water to cure tuberculoses. From our fort, we saw the
crystal dome of cubic defined structure and the trees waving in the wind.
We saw people in their man made devices of transportation. Just as the sun
rays reflect off the calm blue water at 45 degree angle, making the surface
lose its blue color and become white as milk, we can reflect on these incredible
miracles here.�
Even the scientists can not argue that such mirages are possible. The
unusual physical effects are evident here: �and incredibly high concentration
of silver is dissolved in these waters.�
Monks Uighur�s living in a wooden monastery on the northern shore of
Lake Issyk-Kul assured Prjewalsky and his companions in the fact that this
city of saints is best seen mostly from the mountain foothills, at sunset,
in mid-July, when the air is cold and the water is warm. Prjewalsky saw
the city of mystery again from the foothills through his telescope. His companions
also shared with him the observation, that it seemed the majestic buildings
turned into ruins, leaving only trees standing. There were no sign of people
or handmade devices for transportation. Only the sun from the water reflects
on this city of saints. How can we understand this metamorphosis? Monks
Uighurs were not surprised. They said: "it is possible to see anything here,
but you cannot enter without an invitation." They also warned that if Prjewalsky
continued to attempt to open the forbidden gates, it will cost him his life.
Prjewalsky said that he is still young to die. The monks replied: �a man
does not die of old age, but when he is wise. It seems that your time is
up as you are wise. Prjewalsky laughed. We will not give up until we find
this underwater city. Unfortunately, the technical devices were poor. The
search was only possibly in shallow waters and they saw something made of
stone. As a result, they were able to gather from the ruins something with
floral ornaments of the ancient shards of dishes, crafted by human hands
with pieces of granite and glass. The capsule with a scroll which keeps the
most important legend for humankind, passed on from the underwater city is
walled in the granite monument in memory of a great explorer. It is standing
on the shore of the Issyk-Kul Lake near his grave. People attempted to destroy
the monument up until the year 1920, however even an explosive cannot ruin
it.
Prjewalsky wrote: "Those who get to know the lake after staying on its
banks for a long time, get their mind renewed and spirituality dominates.
The water brings one into the entrance of the eternal ineffable light.�
A. Volodya.
News, 27.11.2009