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.

Mausoleum of Maral-Ishan, the 19th century

Mausoleum of Kalmuhamed Maraluly, the 19th century

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

Remains of ancient Zhankent town

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

Archaeological complex Babish Mold

The rmains of medieval town Sauran

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