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Kazakhstan UNESCO world heritage sites

Akmola region [capital = Astana / Nur Sultan]

State Nature Reserve in Korgalzhyn at N50 25 60.00 E69 11 20.00
The property's wetland areas are of outstanding importance for migratory waterbirds, including substantial populations of globally threatened species, as they are key stopover points and crossroads on the Central Asian flyways. The property's steppe areas provide a valuable refuge for over half the species of the region's steppe flora, a number of threatened bird species and the critically endangered Saiga antelope.

Almaty region [capital = Almaty]

Archaeological Landscape in Tamgaly at Chu-Ili mountains | Ili River
Set around the lush Tamgaly Gorge, amidst the vast, arid Chu-Ili mountains, is a remarkable concentration of some 5,000 petroglyphs (rock carvings) dating from the second half of the second millennium BC to the beginning of the 20th century. Distributed among 48 complexes with associated settlements and burial grounds, they are testimonies to the husbandry, social organization and rituals of pastoral peoples. Human settlements in the site are often multilayered and show occupation through the ages. A huge number of ancient tombs are also to be found including stone enclosures with boxes and cists (middle and late Bronze Age), and mounds (kurgans) of stone and earth (early Iron Age to the present). The central canyon contains the densest concentration of engravings and what are believed to be altars, suggesting that these places were used for sacrificial offerings.
Altyn Emel National park in Kalinino on A353
The area is subject to extreme climatic conditions with very cold winters and hot summers, and boasts an exceptionally diverse flora and fauna that has adapted to the harsh conditions.
Silk Roads Network in Kayalyk at N45 39 56 E80 15 38
The territory of the settlement preserved the traces of urban development, streets, lanes, and now clearly visible in the topography.

Kostanay region [capital = Kostanay]

Saryarka State Nature Reserve in Naurzum at N51 29 10.00 E64 18 13.00
It protects about 3,081 square kilometres (1,190 sq mi) of steppes, semi desert and forests.

Kyzyl-Ordinskaya region [capital = Kyzylorda]

Barsakelmes island near Karateren at N45 39 14 E59 56 14
Its territory is around 300 square kilometres. Some 250 species of plants constitute its flora. Its fauna numbers 56 species of animals, and includes, among others, the Transcaspian wild ass, goitered gazelle, corsac fox, and Eurasian wolf. There are 203 bird species in the area.
Kaskakulan in Kyzylorda at N45 42 57 E61 1 47
These are the main habitats of onager (kulan; Equus hemionus onager) and Persian gazelle (jairan; Gazella subgutturosa), to where they migrated after the area became dry.

South Kazakhstan region [capital = Shymkent]

Karatau State Nature Reserve in Kentau at N43 43 60 E68 40 44
Some 700 species of plants constitute its flora, 62 species are endemic. Its fauna includes, among others, the Kara Tau argali, Indian crested porcupine and beech marten. There are 118 bird species in the area.
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan at N43 17 35 E68 16 28
In this partly unfinished building, Persian master builders experimented with architectural and structural solutions later used in the construction of Samarkand, the capital of the Timurid Empire. Today, it is one of the largest and best-preserved constructions of the Timurid period.
Aksu-Jabagly State Nature Reserve in Tyulkubas at N42 16 34 E70 40 27
There are 44 mammal species in the Reserve that are enlisted as highly endangered in the red book of Kazakhstan. The most prominent species are the snow leopard which is, however, rarely seen. Somewhat more frequent is the Himalayan brown bear, the Tien Shan argali (Ovis ammon karelini), the Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica), and Menzbier's marmot.
Sairam-Ugam State National Nature Park in Ogem at Tolebi
The area has high levels of species diversity, covering floral communities from steppe to high altitude zones. It is particularly known for stands of juniper forests, and stands of fruit and nut trees.