Nimrud
Remnants of ancient Assyrian city. Construction of this city started sometimes around 1270 – 1260 BC and it was a capital of Assyrian Empire in the 9th – 8th century BC when it had some 75,000 – 100,000 inhabitants and for some time was the world’s largest city. Partly destroyed and abandoned between 616 and 605 BC. Important finds here were a statue of emperor Ashurnasirpal II and giant, winged lions with human faces. These statues of lions – Lamassu – weighed up to 27 tons. In 2015 the remnants of the city were deliberately bulldozed by the Islamic state.
Shrine of Ali, Mazar-i-Sharif (Blue Mosque)
Gorgeous mosque with turquoise-colored domes, one of the most venerated shrines in Afghanistan. The first mosque was destroyed by Genghis Khan around 1220 and the current building was built in the 15th century. Constructed above the purported grave of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Nevertheless, some consider that here is buried Zoroaster.
Wonders of Afghanistan
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Mingora emerald mines (Swat emeralds)
Mines of small high-quality emeralds, some of the best in the world. Emeralds are mined here since antiquity.
Wonders of Pakistan
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Kalta Minor, Khiva
Massive, unfinished minaret at Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah (1852 – 1855). Symbol of Khiva. The tower is glazed with tiles forming intricate patterns. The minaret is 29 m tall, although initially it was planned to be 70 m tall. Construction works were interrupted in 1855 and have not been restarted since then.
Wonders of Uzbekistan
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Rabbitkettle Tufa Mounds
Two tufa and travertine mounds, the largest is 27 m high and 79 m wide. These mounds have been formed by warm thermal springs (21°C) and consist of numerous smaller rimstone pools.
Merv
Once magnificent oasis city on Silk Road. The settlement was established in the 3rd millennium BC but flourished in the 8th century – 1221 when it briefly was one of the largest cities worldwide. Today are seen remnants of four-walled cities close to each other. Today are seen remnants of several walled citadels close to each other – Erk Kala, Gyaur Kala, and the medieval Sultan Kala.
Wonders of Turkmenistan
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