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Historical and Archaeological Expedition to Kyzylorda Region

In October 2013, the Kazakh Geographic Society organized a historical and archaeological, ethnographic expedition to Kyzylorda region located in the southern part of the country. During the six-day expedition, the participants drove about 3.5 thousand kilometers.

The region has a vast historical and cultural heritage, beautiful nature. Here are some photos taken during the expedition by Damir Otegen and Vasily Mihailin, voxpopuli.kz.

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Mausoleum of Maral-Ishan, the 19th century

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Mausoleum of Kalmuhamed Maraluly, the 19th century

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Memorial in honor Korkyt Ata (legendary Turkic lyricist and composer of the 9th century) built in 1980

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Remains of ancient Zhankent town

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Group of monuments Dzhetyasar. Seven medieval settlements located within a few kilometers from each other forming a system of fortifications

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Archaeological complex Babish Mold

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The rmains of medieval town Sauran

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