Dolda pärlor i Mangghystau

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.