Hojagarawul Sanctuary

Sanctuary in Turkmenistan

Hojagarawul Sanctuary
LocationLebap Province,  Turkmenistan
Area6,011 ha
Established1999

Hojagarawul Sanctuary is a sanctuary (zakaznik) of Turkmenistan and a part of Köýtendag Nature Reserve.[1]

Sites

Karlyuk Cave

An underground network of ~50 km. of caves, it contains numerous subterranean lakes home to the endemic Starostin's loach.[1]

Kainar Baba

One of the few hot sulfide springs in Turkmenistan, this is a popular bathing spot.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. pp. 198–199. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.

External links

  • NatureProtection.gov at WebArchive
  • Amudarya State Nature Reserve at Unesco.org


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