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Mangystau & the West

The limestone cliffs and peaks of Bozjyra in Mangystau, Kazakhstan — Latest in the collection

Mangystau & the West · June 20, 2026

Mangystau: Kazakhstan’s Otherworldly West

A first-hand guide to Mangystau, Kazakhstan's remote far-western desert: Bozjyra, Torysh, Sherkala, the sacred underground mosques, 4x4 logistics, costs and the best time to visit.

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