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International Speleological Expedition to the Unexplored Karst Canyons of the Southern Tien Shan
International Speleological Exploration Expedition Southern Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan — August 2026 Kozu-Baglan & Madygen Karst Region The Southern Tien Shan of Central Asia remains one of the last poorly explored limestone mountain regions on the continent. Between the Fergana Valley and the Turkestan Range lies a remote canyon-karst province composed of fractured Devonian and Carboniferous limestones — a geological setting highly favorable for the formation of extensive cave systems. Within this region, deep canyons, vertical limestone walls, plateau karst and powerful perennial springs indicate active underground drainage and strong potential Continue Reading
International Search-for-caves expedition “Tuya-Muyun – 2026”, Kyrgyzstan
International International Search-for-caves expedition “Tuya-Muyun – 2026” (Foothills of the Alai ridge, Kyrgyzstan) Expedition dates: July, 2026 If you have a caving club, caving federation or a separate team, you can choose the dates that are convenient for you. Tuya-Muyun is a small karst massif, approx. 3×1 km, in the south of Kyrgyzstan (N 40.355; E 72.600). It is world famous for the unique U-Ra mine (now closed), where the ores were formed in a cave more than 200 m deep. The massif is truncated by the Aravan River, which Continue Reading
Speleo expedition to the mysterious Kumysh plateau. July 2025
Expedition to the mysterious Kumysh plateau We invite all interested speleologists to take part in an international speleological expedition to the Kumysh plateau. Speleo clubs, federations, associations and anyone with experience in speleo research can take part in the expedition. In previous years, we planned to organize a speleological expedition to one of the most mysterious high-mountain karst regions of the Tien Shan, located at an altitude of 3100 m above sea level. However, we were never able to assemble a team of professional speleologists for this extreme expedition. This Continue Reading