That is why a statue of a horse was erected in one of Asaka's squares in 1997 during the 60th anniversary of the city's founding. According to others, "Assake" (the original name of the city) is an ancient term derived from the Iranian ethnonym referring to Central Asian Scythians.
A statue of a horse was erected in one of Asaka's squares in 1997 as part of the city's 60th anniversary celebrations. The name "Asaka" is thought to be derived from an ancient Iranian term referring to Central Asian Scythians, according to some people.