Taraz Virág (Helyi Virágbolt)

Taraz, one of Kazakhstan’s oldest cities, dates back well over 2000 years. It is recognized by UNESCO as an ancient city, and was host to one of history’s most important military events: the Battle of Talas in 751. The battle occurred between Arabs and Chinese forces, and the Arab forces won. One of the things Arab forces captured were the Chinese paper markers from the defeated Chinese troops, and this eventually led to the introduction of paper to the Western world. Regarding flora, Taraz these days sports a wide variety of public parks and gardens, and in these parks and gardens one can find lilies, tulips, thistle, and a variety of roses and irises.