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❄️ Cold Winter Deserts of Turan: Bereketli Garagum

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❄️ Cold Winter Deserts of Turan: Bereketli Garagum
UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Turkmenistan


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 14:05

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2013
  • Located in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
  • Part of the broader Turan lowland desert system
  • Characterized by winter freezes, sand dunes, and seasonal temperature extremes

The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan: Bereketli Garagum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing a significant portion ...

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