- Three sections of the Altai Mountains in 1998 were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Collectively, they are called the Golden Mountains of Altai.
- The Species in Altai Mountain. The steep slopes are home to the Siberian ibex ( Capra sibirica ), while the rare Argali ( Ovis ammon ) grazes on the gentler slopes.
- The Altai Mountains are a mountain range in Central and East Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan come together.
- Altay Mountains, Kazakhstan. In the north of the region is the Sailughem Mountains, also known as Kolyvan Altai, which stretch northeast from 49° N and 86° E...
- Ancient Origins articles related to Altai Mountains in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths.
- Chuya and Kuray steppes are among the most interesting places of Altai. Being located between two majestic mountain ranges, they are divided by the Chuya...
- Some of the Altai Mountains extend into Kazakhstan, while others are located in Mongolia and China. Altai is a complex system of ridges up to 4,500 m high.
- Altai Tavan Bogd has some of the most stunning sceneries in Mongolia with towering mountains, breathtaking glaciers, green valleys and crystal lakes.
- This lake is also formed by Mt Belukha glaciers and included into UNESCO World Heritage List as a part of Golden Mountains of Altai nomination.
- To be more specific, the Altai mountains are in the West Siberia region of the country. The capital town of the Altai Republic is called Gorno-Altaysk.