Куштау— шихан, гора-одиночка в Ишимбайском районе Башкортостана, находящаяся в 18 км к востоку от города Стерлитамака и в 140 км к югу от города Уфы и включённая в Список геологического наследия всемирного значения «GEOSITES». Один из цепочки некогда четырёх шиханов в окрестностях Стерлитамака наряду с Торатау, Юрактау и нын
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Shikhan Yuraktau, also known as “heart-mountain” in translation from the Bashkir language, is a unique natural formation in the Sterlitamak region of Bashkortostan. This lone mountain was recognized as a natural monument in 1985. It is a remnant of the Lower Permian reef massif, which formed more than 230 million years ago in a tropical sea.
Yuraktau has a cone shape and rises 220 meters above the Belaya River and 200 meters above ground level. Its dimensions are impressive: the length is 1 km and the width is 850 m. The slopes of the mountain have a moderate slope (20-30 degrees) and do not form steep rocky ledges. The lower part is covered with screes, and at the foot of the northern slope there are springs, one of which contains sulfurous water.
Historically, Yuraktau is connected with the events of Bashkir history. In 1707, at the foot of this mountain, a battle took place between the rebel Bashkirs under the leadership of Kusum Tyulukeev and the troops of Peter I. The battle ended in victory for the rebels. Shikhan Yuraktau also became the subject of a local legend associated with love and sacrifice.
Today Yuraktau attracts tourists with its beauty and uniqueness. It has become a recreational destination for many people who come here to enjoy the view, go paragliding, or just spend time in nature. The mountain is also significant from a geological and paleontological point of view, as fossils from the ancient world, including corals, sponges and algae, can be found on its slopes.
Therefore, a visit to Shikhan Yuraktau is not only an opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery and active recreation, but also to immerse yourself in the history and nature of this amazing region.
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