The Aral Sea (/ ˈ ær əl /) [5] [a] was an endorheic lake lying between Kazakhstan to its north and Uzbekistan to its south, which began shrinking in the 1960s and had largely dried up into desert by the 2010s.

Feb 6, 2025 · Aral Sea, a once-large saltwater lake of Central Asia. It was once the world’s fourth largest body of inland water but has shrunk remarkably because of the diversion of its sources of inflowing water for irrigation beginning in the second half of the 20th century.

Oct 11, 2022 · Witnessing the tragedy of the Aral Sea was one of my reasons to visit Uzbekistan. I just want to share my experiences at the former sea, and the journey to there. Aral Sea was the 4th largest lake in the world until more than 90% of it dried up in current times.

Jun 15, 2024 · Aral sea shore. Most of the Aral sea has already dissapeared. Despite projects to restore it in Kazakhstan, there is not much hope for Uzbekistan. As of now, it is still possible to visit the shore of the Aral sea, but it requires a long drive through the former sea bed.

May 13, 2024 · About the Blog: Here is a complete travel guide on Moynaq and Aral Sea ship Graveyard in Uzbekistan. The blog delves a bit into what happened at the Aral Sea, what is there to see at Moynaq and how you can experience the Aral Sea disaster through a trip.

Mar 7, 2023 · A ruined Urga fishing village at the shore of Sudochye lake aka part of former Aral Sea at Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. The depression, later filled with water and became the Aral Sea, formed in the late Neogene Period, about 2.6 million years ago.

Large fishing boats sailed on it, its waves beat against the coastal rocks, and hundreds of tourists came to its beaches to swim and sunbathe. On the one hand is Karakum, on the other hand – Kyzylkum, and between them is the Aral Sea, or we should say its bottom.

The Aral Sea, what once was the fourth largest inland body of water in the world, and now more aptly dubbed Aralkum ("Aral Sands"), is in Central Asia, divided between Northern Uzbekistan (Qaraqalpakistan) and Southern Kazakhstan.

Mar 27, 2024 · Aral (Aralsk in Russian) is the gateway town to the remains of the Aral Sea on the side of Kazakhstan. Much like Moynaq on the Uzbek side, there are ship graveyards and jeep tours as well as a small museum for those interested …

Embark on a captivating day tour to Muynak, the once-thriving port on the Aral Sea, now surrounded by vast desert dunes. Explore the haunting Ship Graveyard, visit ancient sites like Mizdakhan and Gaur-Kala, and immerse in rich local history.