zhambyl region, kazakhstan - 05.17.2013 : ancient stone buildings in the middle of a deserted valley with bushes and sandy soil

05172013 ancient architecture asia asian beautiful blue buildings bushes central church culture desert deserted ecology field flowering geology grass grazing green ground hill history islam journey kazakhstan landscape middle monument muslim national natural nature nomadic old outdoor people plateau region religion rock rocky rural sandy scenery shrubs soil stone temple tourism traditional travel trees valley various vegetation view wall wild wildlife zhambyl