Guryhowdan Sanctuary

Guryhowdan Sanctuary is a sanctuary (zakaznik) of Turkmenistan.

Guryhowdan Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map of Turkmenistan
Location	Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
Nearest city	Asgabat
Coordinates	37.716°N 58.599°E / 37.716; 58.599[1]
Area	15,000 ha (37,000 acres)
Established	1976

It is part of Köpetdag Nature Reserve. Its purpose of creation is studying, preservation of all natural complex of the Central Köpetdag, maintenance of necessary conditions of dwelling and rest for migrant birds, restoration of specific structure of rare and valuable kinds of animals, in particular kulans.