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Kazygurt: Shilter-Ata. Казыгурт: Шилтэр-Ата.


‹ › The hills around Shilter-Ata nature complex (40 km south of Shymkent) Noah’s Ark is said to have made a stop on Mt. Kazygurt, across the valley, before its final landfall Shilter-Ata is a local holy site and meanings are read into the unusual stone shapes Women must cover their heads and always walk behind the men during visits Upon entering, one must lead with the right foot while dipping to touch one stone with each hand The Ana-ata (Adam and Eve) stone. ‘Adam’ protects ‘Eve’ by being on the outside, toward the weather. Our group hikes up to the site Another unusual stone formation If one can pass through this slit between the Ata-ana stones, one is a righteous person

The route from Tashkent to Shymkent

The route from Tashkent to Shymkent