UZBEKISTAN · SILK ROAD
Ellik Qala Fortresses (Ancient Khorezm)
Best time
Apr–May · Sep–Oct
Getting there
Car from Khiva / Urgench · 1.5 h
UNESCO
Tentative List candidate
What to see
4
A first look
An architectural complex of more than 50 ancient adobe fortresses erected over 2,000 years ago. An impressive route for lovers of history and desert romance.
What to see
Ayaz-Kala
A grand three-period hilltop fortress overlooking endless dunes.
Toprak-Kala
The ancient capital of Khorezm with ruins of a royal palace and sanctuaries.
Kyzyl-Kala
A well-preserved defensive fort with mighty bastions and loopholes.
Ayazkul Lake
A salty desert lake with a yurt camp on its shore.
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