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Golden Age Lake, locally known as Altyn Asyr köli [10] or alternatively as Karakum Lake, is a man-made lake under construction in the Karashor Depression in the Karakum Desert. Upon completion, the lake will span 2,000 square kilometres (770 sq mi) with a maximum depth of 70 metres (230 ft), and hold more than 130 cubic kilometers (4600 ...
The desert borders on the Syr Darya river to the south. The desert covers an area of 40,000 km 2 (15,000 sq mi). [3] [4] The landscape in the region is quite flat, with a height that varies from 55 to 118 metres (180 to 387 ft) above mean sea level. The dunes can reach heights of around 25 m (82 ft). The area is very dry, and the dried-out ...
The Darvaza Gas Crater is a fiery, burning natural gas field in Turkmenistan. Located in the Karakum Desert, people have nicknamed it "The Door to Hell."
The reserve area 87,000 hectares. It was established in 2013 [3] in order to further improve the protection and preservation of the unique ecosystems and the natural resources of the Karakum Desert. The reserve is in the long term will be recommended for inclusion in the list of UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which covers the Zarafshan-Karakum portion of the ancient Silk Road and historical sites along the route. On September 17, 2023, UNESCO designated a 886 km stretch of the Silk Road network in Central Asia as a World Heritage site.
The Repetek sandy desert scientific station was organized in 1912 by the decision of the Russian Geographical Society, and the reserve was established in 1928 on the base of the scientific station. [4] During the Soviet period the reserve belongs to the Institute of Deserts of the Turkmen SSR Academy of Sciences.
Karakum may refer to: Karakum Desert, a desert in Central Asia; Aral Karakum Desert; Karakum, a 1994 Turkmen film; Karakum Canal, Turkmenistan;
Dakar Rally in pictures: AP photos show the speed and scenery as drivers take on the desert. Updated January 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM. 1 / 23. Dakar Rally Week Two Photo Gallery.