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The highest point in Kazakhstan and its surroundings
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
The highest point of Kazakhstan is Khan Tengri – the peak of the Tien Shan mountain range. It is located right on the border between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China.
The height of the peak is 7010 meters (with the glacier). Its name in Turkic means “The Lord of the Sky.” Due to its pyramid shape it is one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. Khan Tengri on Google Maps. Photo by Vitaliy Rage
Tags: Almaty oblast · landscapes
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Bektau-Ata – one of the most unusual places in Kazakhstan
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
Bektau-Ata is an unusual natural monument located about 70 kilometers north of the town of Balkhash in Karaganda region. This is a meeting place of two different landscapes – granite mountain is surrounded by a flat steppe.
The mountain rises above the steppe more than a thousand meters. Pink granite rocks of Bektau-Ata consist of granite lava solidified on the surface and in the cracks of the earth.
very unique and interesting area
Tags: Karaganda oblast · landscapes
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Flaming sand of Lake Zaysan
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Regions, Travel
Zaysan is a relatively large lake (length – 105 km, width – 22-48 km) located in eastern Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan oblast), about 60 km from the border with China.
Shekelmes Bay has almost perfect semicircular shape. There is a belief that the bizarre metamorphosis of sand that you can see in this place is a result of the fall of a meteorite on the shore of the lake. Lake Zaysan on Google Maps. Photos by Ilia Afanasieff
Tags: East Kazakhstan oblast · landscapes
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Picturesque views of Aktau Mountains
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
Aktau chalk mountains are located on the territory of Almaty region in “Altyn-Emel” reserve. This place is known for its unique landscapes reminiscent of pictures from Mars.
White and red colors dominate here. Aktau Mountains were formed millions of years ago. The area of the ridge is about 15×8 kilometers. Photos by Ilia Afanasieff
Tags: Almaty oblast · landscapes
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Fantastic landscapes of Katautau Mountains
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Travel
“Altyn Emel” is a state national park located in the Ili River valley in Almaty region of Kazakhstan.
The park was established to preserve the unique natural environment, archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, rare and endangered species of plants and animals. Development of eco-tourism is also one of the main objectives.
Tags: Almaty oblast · landscapes
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Stunning views of the limestone plateau Aktolagay
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Regions, Travel
Aktolagay is a limestone plateau located on the border of Atyrau and Aktobe regions; in the past this plateau was the seabed. That is why, now, you can find an abundance of various fossils here – shellfish, corals and other marine life lived millions of years ago.
The plateau impresses travelers with its deserted scenery and amazing white cliffs. Unfortunately, not many people know about this magnificent place. Aktolagay on Google Maps. Photos by Ilia Afanasieff
the place where dreamscapes come true
Tags: Aktobe oblast · Atyrau oblast · landscapes
Charyn Canyon is a part of the Charyn National Park located about 190 km east of Almaty.
Landscape diversity of the canyon causes diversity of the local flora and fauna. This lovely place is definitely worth a visit. Photo by Anna Anikina
Tags: Almaty oblast · landscapes
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Alien landscapes around Mount Shergala
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Regions, Travel
Shergala (Sherkala) is a lonely standing mountain of unusual shape, located about 170 km from Aktau, a popular tourist destination. On the one hand it resembles a huge white tent, on the other – a sleeping lion.
“Shergala” means “Lion Mountain” in Turkmen language. There are a lot of various legends related to this unique place. Sometimes local landscapes look as if you are on another planet. Around Shergala you can see a scattering of spherical boulders. Photos by Denis Frantsouzov
Tags: landscapes · Mangystau oblast
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South-East Kazakhstan – aerial views
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Nature, Photos, Travel
Kazakhstan is known as the land of steppes and semi-deserts but there are regions where natural diversity is amazing.
Take a look at the following beautiful photos of southeastern Kazakhstan landscapes. Photos by Grigoriy Bedenko
beautiful sceneries of Kazakhstan nature
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The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
No comments · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Travel
The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is a mausoleum on the grave of poet and preacher Khoja Ahmed Yasawi located in the town of Turkestan in South Kazakhstan region.
In Central Asia, Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is revered as a saint, and his mausoleum is included in the UNESCO register as one of the greatest monuments of Islamic architecture. Photo by Grigory Bedenko
Tags: Turkestan city