Sedimentation and erosion on display in the Aktau Mountains, Altyn Emel National Park, Kazakhstan

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Altyn-Emel National Park (founded 1996) is located in the Ili River Valley, Kazakhstan. It is the largest reserve in Kazakhstan and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has a variety of landscapes including sand deserts and mountains, the famous Singing some colourful sedimentary rocks and cliffs.

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Size: 5200px × 2925px
Location: Altyn Emel National Park, Kazakhstan
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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