Kazakh Desert, Kazakhstan
Karatepe hillfort is a place where Sauran was before Mongol invasion
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Place where Sauran was rebuilt after Mongol invasion.
Kyryk-Kyz fortress was protecting Turkestan from invasions from the north nomads
Bala Kyryk-Kyz is another fortress near Kyryk-Kyz fortress used for protection from north nomads
Located on top of few hills in this valley.
Otrar was center of Otrar oasis with dozens of other smaller citadels, family castles and caravan-sarays on Silk-Road
