Sawran (Kazakhstan)

For other uses, see Sawran (disambiguation).

Coordinates: 43°30′55″N 67°46′7″E / 43.51528°N 67.76861°E / 43.51528; 67.76861

Sawran
Сауран
Alternate name Sauran
Location Southern Kazakhstan oblast
Coordinates 43°30′55″N 67°46′07″E / 43.515278°N 67.768611°E / 43.515278; 67.768611
History
Founded 6th century CE
Abandoned 1515 CE
Site notes
Excavation dates 20th century
Condition ruin

Sawran or Sauran (Kazakh: Сауран, [sɑwˈrɑn]) is an ancient city located 43 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the city of Turkistan in Southern Kazakhstan.


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