Kalitsky Peak is a single pyramid-shaped rocky mountain, also known as a laccolith, located in the eastern Elbrus region. The mountain's height is 3,581 meters above sea level, and the base is at an altitude of about 3,350 meters, giving the summit a relative height of up to 230 meters above the surrounding glacier and rashes. The mountain is locat
Lake Birjali
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Lake Birjaly, also known as Jikaulgenköz, is a unique natural site on the northern slopes of Elbrus. This lake is of glacial origin, which is one of the highest mountain lakes in the Caucasus and has many interesting characteristics and stories.
Geographical location and characteristics
Lake Birjaly is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters above sea level, eight kilometers from the Eastern peak of Elbrus. It has a diameter of about four kilometers and is filled with meltwater from mountain glaciers. The lake is considered the first flooded crater of the once active volcano on Elbrus.
Natural features
The water in the lake is very bitter, and in its vicinity you can find a lot of sulfur and sulfurous vapors. Most of the year the lake is covered with ice, and even on the warmest summer days the water temperature does not exceed six degrees. There are two islands on the lake: large and small.
One of the most notable features of the lake is its color: a piercing azure water that, according to the name Jikaulgenköz, resembles the “dead eye of a genie.” From a bird's eye view, the lake really resembles a huge emerald eye, covered with a white film of snow and ice.
Historical and cultural significance
The name Jikaulgenköz is translated from Balkar as “dead eye of the genie.” This name is associated with legends and myths that give the lake a mystical meaning. The lake is also known as Birjaly, which comes from the Birjily-Su River flowing from the reservoir.
Hydrological role
The Birjily-Su River, originating from the lake, plays an important role in the hydrological cycle of Kabardino-Balkaria. Stormy and whimsical, the river meanders and seethes as it flows through the valley and helps maintain the local ecosystem.
Kalitsky Peak
In the vicinity of the lake there is the famous Kalitsky Peak, a unique rock 3,581 meters high. The rock is made up of volcanic rocks and pearly gray granite not found anywhere else in the area. At the top and in the vicinity of the peak, a powerful bioenergy field was recorded, which still has no scientific explanation.
Conclusion
Lake Birjali (Jikaulgenköz) is not only a natural miracle, but also a place full of secrets and legends. Its unique natural characteristics, historical and cultural significance make it attractive to tourists, scientists and researchers. A visit to the lake leaves a lasting impression due to its rugged beauty, clear water and mystical atmosphere.
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