Naurzum Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Kostanay Region, Kazakhstan
The protected area spans 3,081 square kilometers of steppes, semi-desert, and forests, containing three separate clusters surrounded by designated buffer zones.
Established in 1931, the reserve became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Saryarka - Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan in 2008.
The territory includes archaeological sites such as Ekidyn 1, a natural stone monument, and the Necropolis Bestamak with its significant Bronze Age artifacts.
The administrative center in Karamendy village serves as the starting point for visitors exploring the reserve's diverse landscapes and wildlife observation areas.
The reserve maintains 279 bird species, 47 mammal species, and 687 plant varieties, including the protected Shrenk tulip listed in Kazakhstan's Red Book.
Location: Kostanay Region
Inception: 1931
Part of: Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
GPS coordinates: 51.53333,64.43889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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