Western Tien Shan

western tien shan

states: [kazakhstan] [kyrgyzstan] [uzbekistan]

category: natural

year: 2016

region: Asia and the Pacific

latitude/longitude: 43.7183333333, 68.6788888889

unesco id: 1490

world heritage site: 1490

Western Tien-Shan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, recognized in 2016, is a rugged mountain range in Central Asia, renowned for its biodiversity and dramatic landscapes. Featuring peaks, glaciers, and alpine meadows, it harbors rare species like the snow leopard and ancient fruit forests tied to Silk Road origins. This transnational site reflects the region’s natural heritage, showcasing a pristine ecological and geological treasure across borders.

western tien shan

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