Altyn-Emel National Park
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Altyn-Emel National Park is a large protected area in southeastern Kazakhstan known for its diverse desert-steppe landscapes, unique rock formations like the Singing Dune, and rich archaeological and wildlife heritage.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
national park
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protected area ⓘ |
| area | about 4600 square kilometers ⓘ |
| climate | continental ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | Kazakhstan ⓘ |
| established | 1996 ⓘ |
| governingBody | Committee of Forestry and Wildlife of Kazakhstan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalSite |
Scythian burial mounds
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ancient burial grounds ⓘ petroglyphs ⓘ |
| hasEcosystem |
desert
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riparian habitats ⓘ steppe ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
extreme temperature variations
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semi-arid conditions ⓘ strong winds ⓘ |
| hasLandform |
Aktau Mountains
NERFINISHED
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Katutau Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ Singing Dune NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSpecies |
Asiatic wild ass
NERFINISHED
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Bukhara deer NERFINISHED ⓘ Siberian ibex NERFINISHED ⓘ argali ⓘ bearded vulture NERFINISHED ⓘ goitered gazelle ⓘ golden eagle ⓘ various reptiles ⓘ |
| IUCNCategory | II ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Singing Dune
NERFINISHED
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archaeological sites ⓘ desert-steppe landscapes ⓘ unique rock formations ⓘ wildlife diversity ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Almaty Region
NERFINISHED
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southeastern Kazakhstan ⓘ |
| near |
Ili River
NERFINISHED
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Lake Kapchagay NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Ili River valley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
biodiversity conservation
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protection of archaeological heritage ⓘ protection of desert-steppe ecosystems ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
ecotourism
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hiking ⓘ sightseeing of geological formations ⓘ wildlife watching ⓘ |
| UNESCOStatus | on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List ⓘ |
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