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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Altyn-Emel National Park canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf national park
protected area
area about 4600 square kilometers
climate continental
continent Asia
country Kazakhstan
established 1996
governingBody Committee of Forestry and Wildlife of Kazakhstan
hasArchaeologicalSite Scythian burial mounds
ancient burial grounds
petroglyphs
hasEcosystem desert
riparian habitats
steppe
hasFeature extreme temperature variations
semi-arid conditions
strong winds
hasLandform Aktau Mountains
Katutau Mountains
Singing Dune
hasSpecies Asiatic wild ass
linked to: Indian wild ass

Bukhara deer
Siberian ibex
argali
bearded vulture
goitered gazelle
golden eagle
various reptiles
IUCNCategory II
knownFor Singing Dune
archaeological sites
desert-steppe landscapes
unique rock formations
wildlife diversity
locatedIn Almaty Region
southeastern Kazakhstan
near Ili River
Lake Kapchagay
partOf Ili River valley
linked to: Ili River
primaryPurpose biodiversity conservation
protection of archaeological heritage
protection of desert-steppe ecosystems
tourismActivity ecotourism
hiking
sightseeing of geological formations
wildlife watching
UNESCOStatus on UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

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Almaty Region containsProtectedArea Altyn-Emel National Park
Southeastern Kazakhstan hasNationalPark Altyn-Emel National Park
subject linked to: southeastern Kazakhstan