Torysh

Torysh is a valley close to the village of Shetpe and the mountain Sherkala in Mangystau, Kazakhstan.

The complicated mix of processes means that the boulders vary in appearance, with some exhibiting cracks and weathering marks, while others being completely smooth.

The area has a high salt deposits in the ground, as it is situated near the Caspian and the rocks were formed therefrom.

According to local legend, the Mangystau Region in modern-day western Kazakhstan was invaded by hoardes of enemies.

All the enemies were instantly turned to stone, leaving thousands of strange rock formations across the region, and in Torysh.