• Full Address: M543+22J, Merv
  • Sublocality Level 2: Merv
  • Country: Turkmenistan
  • Latitude: 37.655082
  • Longitude: 62.1525201

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  • Pointofinterest
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4.5 out of 5.0
Service 4.7
Value for Money 3.8
Location 2.7
Cleanliness 5.0
  • Mohammed Ikram
    MohammedMay 2019

    Great Kyz Kala, or “Maiden’s Castle,” is the largest in a group of buildings outside the west wall of Sultan Kala, which includes, the Lesser Kyz Kala, to the north-east, and two more köshks, or fortress-like buildings, to the north. The remains of a ruined structure of uncertain plan survive to the northeast of the main building, though these have been cut by a road. The Greater Kyz Kala is the largest köshk in the Merv Oasis, only a little smaller than the Palace in Shahriyar Ark. Although internally in a ruinous condition, its general form and many details of the architecture are still visible. This two-story köshk, approximately aligned north-south, consists of a rectangular platform with sloping sides with corrugated walls above. These buildings are elite rural residences, probably constructed in the eighth or ninth centuries. Must visit.

  • Traveller venue
    TravellerMay 2019

    Good site to visit

  • Mustafa Mohd Ali
    MustafaMay 2019

    Ancient archaeology site..

  • Graham Fulton
    GrahamMay 2019

    Awesome

  • Lale Mollayeva
    LaleMay 2019

    Chen krasivyy kray

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