Τα 19 καλύτερα φυσικά μνημεία Καζακστάν

Το φαράγγι Kapamsay προσφέρει τουλάχιστον λίγη σκιά στην πλημμυρισμένη από φως, καυτή πεδιάδα. Λάμπει έντονα κιμωλιόλευκο, εν μέρει αμμοχαλικοκίτρινο. Μια σπηλιά κατοικίας βοσκών είναι προσβάσιμη μέσω μιας σκάλας. Σε μια υγρή, πράσινη γωνιά ζουν ορτύκια. Οι τοίχοι είναι αρμονικοί και εν μέρει θαυμάσια διαμορφωμένοι.

Τι υπέροχη έκπληξη, όταν φτάσατε στο τέλος του φαραγγιού, σας περιμένει ένα πολύ όμορφο σημείο ξεκούρασης δίπλα στο ποτάμι.

The lake lies at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level, reaches a depth of up to 80 meters, and measures around 1,850 meters in length and 500 meters in width. It is fed by meltwater from the glaciers of the Zailiyskiy Alatau Mountains, which are part of the northern Tian Shan range.

The canyon's massive chalk cliffs reach heights of up to 70 meters in places and stretch for 2.7 kilometers, with an average width of 140 meters. The canyon is located on the Tupkaragan Plateau in Mangghistau's Silicon Valley. The slopes consist of Paleogene and Lower Neogene deposits. The Paleogene is composed of massive, chalky marls, white chalk, and limestone. The cream-colored, sometimes dazzling white, walls reach heights of several dozen meters. At the bottom of the canyon lie some very large, fallen boulders. Archaeologists suspect that a deep river once flowed at the foot of the chalk cliffs. Today, the river is gone, but rainwater has collected in its reservoir, forming a pool. Thanks to the shade and moisture, a small grove or green oasis has formed among the cliffs. The Paleogene is the oldest period of the Cenozoic Era (the modern geological era), beginning about 66 million years ago and ending with the Neogene around 23.3 million years ago. It is the period after the extinction of the dinosaurs, during which mammals established themselves as the dominant land animals and evolved rapidly. Proboscideans evolved into the largest land mammals. Initially, the continents were isolated. Around 27 million years ago, a land bridge formed between Africa and Eurasia, allowing animals to spread. This continental drift also led to the formation of the Molasse Sea in the Alpine foothills of Austria. The climate was relatively warm at the beginning of the Cretaceous period and drier towards the end. The Paleogene encompasses the Paleocene, Eocene, and Oligocene epochs. The term "Tertiary" is no longer used; instead, Paleogene and Neogene are used.

The valley consists of numerous spherical rock formations scattered across a vast steppe landscape. Layers of clay and sand, polymictic quartz sands with glauconite, and interlayers of clay and spherical sand nodules. It's no wonder it's called the Valley of Stone Spheres: The area is home to a scattering of spherical mineral formations, nodules. The origin story of the strange spherical stones of the Mangghistau region includes a legend of enemy warriors who, thanks to the prayers of the local population, transformed into large, round stones. Scientists have proven that these are concretions from the seabed. This means that at their core are small marine organisms that have been mineralized and, over millions of years, concentrically deposited many mineral layers—back in the Cretaceous period, when the sea level was about 170 meters higher. Scientists have proven that these are concretions from the seabed. This means that at their core are tiny marine organisms that have mineralized and, over millions of years, have formed many concentric mineral layers – back in the Cretaceous period, when sea levels were about 170 meters higher. Scientists have proven that these are concretions from the seabed. This means that at their core are tiny marine organisms that have mineralized and, over millions of years, have formed many concentric mineral layers – back in the Cretaceous period, when sea levels were about 170 meters higher. However, this does not diminish the uniqueness of Torysh, as the rounded stones found here have always been a source of surprise and fascination, sparking the imagination. Despite their rounded outlines (some are split in two), each stone is unique and has its own distinctive shape, stretching over a length of 20 kilometers – a wonder of nature. According to scientists, these spheres were formed about 120-180 million years ago. The largest of them reach a diameter of up to 4 meters.

Beautiful setting - river & canyon

Panoramic view

Nice waterfall. The path towards it is pretty steep, but it has steel cables installed. Don't drink from the water, as the stream is dirty - there are people, cattle and some housing on the stream that forms it. Nice waterfall. The path towards it is pretty steep, but there are iron chains to help tourists. Don't drink water from the waterfall! Upstream, a stream runs through the path, and cattle drink from it.