Historic urban centre of the Merv oasis, Erk and Gyaur Kala and Sultan Kala

Overview

Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. The remains in this vast oasis span 4,000 years of human history. A number of monuments are still visible, particularly from the last two millennia.

Selection Criteria

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Details

Countries

Turkmenistan

ISO Codes

TM

Coordinates

37.6648, 62.1749