Aryk

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A large concrete-lined aryk at Milyanfan, Kyrgyzstan

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A creek at Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan, has been artificially redirected to this new course, locally known as an aryk

In Central Asia, an aryk (Turkic: arıq; Template:Langx) is a relatively small aqueduct supporting agriculture and providing water to inhabitants of the area.

Many places in Central Asia have the word "aryk" in their names: Template:Intitle.

See also

• Qanat (käriz)