UNESCO HERITAGE & SILK ROAD TOUR

Tour Highlights: Ancient Merv (UNESCO) — The "Queen of the World": Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar: A 12th-century Seljuk masterpiece. Greater & Lesser Kyz Kala: Unique "corrugated" mud-brick fortresses (7th–12th centuries). Erk Gala & Gyaur Gala: Massive circular embankments representing the oldest layers of the city, dating back to the Achaemenid (Persian) era. Kunya-Urgench (UNESCO) — The Khorezm Capital: Located in the north near Dashoguz, this was the heart of the powerful Khorezmshahs until it was destroyed by Genghis Khan and later Tamerlane. Kutlug-Timur Minaret: At 60 meters tall, it is the highest minaret in Central Asia. Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum. Kyrk Molla Hill: A sacred pilgrimage site where locals still come to pray at the ruins of a legendary library. Old Nisa (UNESCO) — The Parthian: Located just 15 km from Ashgabat, this was the first capital of the Parthian Empire, the great rival to the Roman Empire. The Royal Fortress: Unlike the mud-brick ruins elsewhere, Nisa shows the fusion of Greek (Hellenistic).