Turkic sanctuary of Merke
Turkic sanctuary of Merke is part of the Tentative list of Kazakhstan in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Turkic sanctuary of Merke lies 3,000m above sea level. It was a burial and ritual complex in the Turkic nomadic culture. It is known for its steles.
Map of Turkic sanctuary of Merke
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Turkic sanctuary of Merke
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Added
- 1998
- Type
- Mixed
- Link
- By ID
Site History
1998 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Turkic sanctuary of Merke