State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”
Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. The remains in this vast oasis span 4,000 years of human history. A number of monuments are still visible, particularly from the last two millennia.
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Ancient Merv was a major oasis-city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road. Several cities have existed on this site, which is significant for the interchange of culture and politics at a site of major strategic value.
Its remains span several millennia of human history:
- The Bronze Age centres (2500-1200 BC)
- The Iron Age centres (1200-300 BC)
- The historic urban centre (Erk Kala, Gyaur Kala, and the medieval city of Sultan Kala or Marv al-Shahijan)
- The post-medieval city, Abdullah Khan Kala
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