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Coordinates: 42°47′N 68°14′E / 42.783°N 68.233°E / 42.783; 68.233
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The Arys has been populated by humans since ancient times, and was located to the north of the [[Silk Road]]. Numerous medieval castles, of which the most significant is [[Otrar Castle]], is located in the area.
The Arys has been populated by humans since ancient times, and was located to the north of the [[Silk Road]]. Numerous medieval castles, of which the most significant is [[Otrar Castle]], is located in the area.


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The Arys is a river of southern Kazakhstan and a tributary of the Syr Darya. The length of the river is 378 km, covering a basin area of 14,900 km2.

The river begins in the Talas Alatau ridge, and average water flow is 46.6 m 3 / sec. The highest runoff is in April during snow melt, the lowest is in August. The river is used for irrigation to grow rice in the lower reaches. The largest tributaries are the Mashat River, Aksu River, Sayramsu River, Boralday River and the Badam River.

The Arys has been populated by humans since ancient times, and was located to the north of the Silk Road. Numerous medieval castles, of which the most significant is Otrar Castle, is located in the area.

42°47′N 68°14′E / 42.783°N 68.233°E / 42.783; 68.233