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Corrugated mud-brick walls of the Great Kyz Kala, Merv

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History & archaeology

Ancient Khorezm, Sogdian towns, Buddhist stupas and ruined Silk Road capitals.

Beyond the famous cities lies a deeper past: the clay fortresses of ancient Khorezm, the Sogdian city of Penjikent, Kushan Buddhist monasteries near Termez and the vast ruins of Merv, once among the largest cities in the world.

These journeys suit travellers who want the full sweep of Central Asian history, from the Bronze Age to the khanates, with time in museums and at sites few visitors reach.

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Desert fortresses of Khorezm, Ancient Merv, Kunya-Urgench, Termez

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UzbekistanDesert fortresses of KhorezmClay castles in the Kyzylkum, and a yurt camp below Ayaz Kala. 1 day from Khiva; optional night in the yurt camp Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar in ancient MervUNESCO TurkmenistanAncient MervLayers of cities spanning two thousand years. 1 day Conical-domed mausoleum and the Kutlug Timur minaret, Kunya-UrgenchUNESCO TurkmenistanKunya-UrgenchMinarets and mausoleums of the old Khorezm capital, close to Khiva. Half a day to a full day UzbekistanTermezAncient stupas and monasteries on the banks of the Amu Darya. 1–2 days UNESCO TajikistanPenjikentAncient Sogdian ruins and the gateway to the Fann Mountains. 1 day UzbekistanNukusAn unexpected world-class collection of avant-garde art. 1 night

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Full day, or overnight · Desert fortresses of KhorezmDesert fortresses and a yurt campClay castles of ancient Khorezm, and lunch or a night in a yurt below Ayaz Kala.

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Tour to Uzbekistan · Koshona street 75/1, Khiva, Uzbekistan · WhatsApp +998 91 920 94 20 · tours.uzbekistan@gmail.com · tourtouzbekistan.com/travel-styles/historical/

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