Mangystau Region

Hidden gems in Mangystau Region

Hidden Gems of Mangystau

Mangystau's remote landscapes harbor a collection of historical sites spanning centuries. This list features 19th-century military fortifications like Novoaleksandrovsky Fort, deep karst caves such as Balauk and Utebaj on the Ustyurt Plateau, and ancient archaeological remains at Akpanny uigi. The region is also home to traditional Muslim necropolises like Sekkibaba and Karamola, which showcase the intricate stone carving traditions and funerary architecture of the nomadic tribes that once traversed these desert plains.

Hidden Gems of Mangystau — Map

A

Kanga

Ruins of an ancient settlement located near the Caspian coastline.

B

Novoaleksandrovskij fart (ur.Kyzyltas)

Remains of a Russian military fortification established in 1834 to secure trade routes and fishing grounds in the Kyzyltash area.

C

Akpanny uigi

Archaeological site featuring historical remains of nomadic dwellings or structures on the desert plateau.

D

Beldeuli

Ancient archaeological site located within the remote landscapes of the Mangystau region.

E

Balauk

Deep karst cave system located on the Ustyurt Plateau, known for its geological formations.

F

Utebaj

Karst cave situated in the desert terrain of the Ustyurt Plateau.

G

Mangyslaka

Karst cave formation located in the remote southern region of Mangystau.

H

Sekkibaba

Historical Muslim necropolis featuring traditional Kazakh stone carvings and burial monuments.

I

Karamola

Ancient Muslim cemetery characterized by traditional stone-carved tombstones and mausoleums.

J

Kondik

Traditional necropolis showcasing the unique funerary architecture and stone masonry of the Mangystau region.

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