Archaeology · Ellikqala District
Toprak Kala
The palace city of ancient Khorezm’s kings
Archaeology · Beruniy District
Akchakhan Kala
A large ancient Khorezmian fortified city of the 4th–3rd centuries BCE, also known as Kazakly-Yatkan, where a columned ceremonial hall, murals of Zoroastrian deities and a fire altar have been found.
History
Akchakhan Kala is one of the largest and most complex sites of ancient Khorezm. Founded in the 4th–3rd centuries BCE and occupied until the 2nd century CE, it was then abandoned in favour of a new capital at Toprak Kala, 14 km to the northeast. Excavations continue. They have revealed a ceremonial complex with a hypostyle hall, column bases, stucco ornament, abundant murals of the 1st century BCE to 2nd century CE, unbaked-clay sculpture including fragments of a Hellenistic-style sea monster (ketos), and a Zoroastrian fire altar painted with colossal Avestan gods, with Parthian artistic influences noted by researchers.
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Archaeology · Ellikqala District
Kyzyl Kala
The “red” fort that guarded Toprak Kala
Pilgrimage site · Beruniy District
Sultan Uvays Bobo Complex
One of Karakalpakstan’s great shrines
Archaeology · Ellikqala District
Guldursun Kala
One of Khorezm’s largest fortresses — and a princess’s tale
Archaeology · Ellikqala District
Ayaz Kala
Three fortresses above the Kyzylkum
Archaeology · Turtkul District
Koi Krylgan Kala
The round temple of ancient Khorezm
Nature · Beruniy District
Lower Amu Darya Biosphere Reserve (Badai-Tugai)
The great refuge of the Bukhara deer
Archaeology · Qoraozak District
Jampyk Kala
A medieval river port on the Amu Darya