Tuz-Köl

Salt Lake is a historical toponym, one of the oldest names for Lake Isaac.

The hydronym is known in the literature since the 7th century [Chinese Tangshu address, 7–10th century Yanhai (Tuz-Kol) ]. The 18th century maps of the lake indicate this name, indicating that the lake water is salty.

What publications are used

Geography of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek: State Center for Languages and Encyclopaedia, 2004, pp. 71–72. ISBN 9967–14–006–2