Karatau Mountains, Mountain range in southern Kazakhstan.
The Karatau Mountains extend for 420 kilometers along the Syr Darya river, with limestone and sandstone formations reaching elevations of 2,176 meters.
The mountain range contains archaeological sites from the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, with evidence of human settlements dating back one million years.
The name Karatau originates from Turkic languages, meaning Black Mountain, reflecting the geological characteristics of this northwestern extension of Tian Shan.
Multiple snow-fed rivers flow from the mountains, including Shabakty, Kyrshabakty, Ushbas, Bugun, and Asa, providing water resources to surrounding regions.
The eastern slopes contain substantial phosphorite deposits, which are extracted at mining sites in Zhangatas and Kokdzhon for industrial processing.
GPS coordinates: 43.80000,68.66667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:59
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