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Burhan-bulak falls

Coordinates: 45°0′27.4″N 79°12′26.9″E / 45.007611°N 79.207472°E / 45.007611; 79.207472
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LocationAlmaty Region, Kazakhstan

Burhan-bulak Falls is the tallest waterfall in Kazakhstan. It is located in the Kora River gorge in the Jongar Alatau mountains. [1]

At an altitude of 2000 metres, the Falls are 168 metres long.[1]

Legend

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According to legend, a woman lived near the falls with her only child, a son named Burhan. Doting on Burhan, his mother him to marry a quiet, obedient girl. However, Burhan fell in love with Cora, a proud, self-willed woman. His mother became angry - she erected a large castle in the rock to imprison Burhan.

However, Burhan escaped and joined Cora for eternity as the Kora River. The mother pours out her grief as Mother's Tears, a small stream near the waterfall.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c July 2019, Saltanat Boteu in Tourism on 12 (2019-07-12). "Kazakhstan's highest waterfall Burkhan-Bulak attracts tourists with untouched nature, fascinating views". The Astana Times. Retrieved 2021-03-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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45°0′27.4″N 79°12′26.9″E / 45.007611°N 79.207472°E / 45.007611; 79.207472