Ancient Merv on the Great Silk Road

Ancient Merv is one of the oldest and most significant places in Central Asia. The ancient city of Merv, located in modern-day Turkmenistan, was one of the great centers of the Silk Road, attracting traders, scholars and travelers from all over the world.Merv was a vibrant metropolis for most of its history and was of great strategic and cultural importance. Known in antiquity as "Marv" and sometimes called the "Pearl of the Orient", Merv reached its peak during the medieval period, especially under the Abbasid Caliphate and later the Seljuk Empire. Today Merv is an archaeological complex that attracts researchers and tourists from all over the world.Today Merv is an archaeological complex that attracts researchers and tourists from all over the world. Its ruins provide insight into life in the ancient city, its culture and significance for world history. Expeditions and excavations in this area continue, revealing more and more secrets of this unique place. Merv is located about 30 km from the modern city of Mary. I wish you an amazing journey into the heart of history!