Kazygurt Mountain
Қазығұрт тауы
A mountain said to be where Noah's Ark came to rest. A memorial ark sculpture stands on it, and it offers views over the southern plains of Shymkent.
Kazygurt Mountain rises to about 1,768 meters. In local tradition it is widely known as the resting place of Noah's Ark. Its summit rocks resemble the hull of a ship, and an ark-shaped memorial structure and viewing platform stand partway up the slope. It is considered one of southern Kazakhstan's sacred mountains, and many pilgrims hike up it. At the foot of the mountain is another rock attraction themed on Adam and Eve. The mountain is about 40 km from Shymkent, roughly 1 hour by car. The round trip to the summit takes 2 to 3 hours, and sun protection is advised in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Independence Park
- Shymkent Citadel
- Ordabasy Square
- Karashash Ana Mausoleum
- Ibrahim Ata Mausoleum
- Khizr Minaret, Sayram
- Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Ken Baba Ethnopark