Researchers have discovered six historical paintings depicting scenes from the legendary Kyrgyz Manas epic housed within a museum in China. The artworks illustrate the capture of Chetbeyjin Fortress, featuring figures wearing traditional Kyrgyz white hats and Manas himself dressed in Chinese imperial attire after reportedly conquering Beijing. Although initially linked to the 8th-century Tang Dynasty, experts noted the inclusion of firearms suggests the pieces were actually created much later, likely between the 10th and 14th centuries. Despite these historical timeline discrepancies, researchers emphasize that these rare findings offer significant visual insights into ancient Kyrgyz history and its enduring cultural legacy.