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A new tourist route has been created to highlight key sites in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

A new circular tourist route will connect Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The project, aimed at developing cross-border tourism, encompasses over 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, according to the press service of the Tourism Committee under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan.

The route is designed for those interested in the culture, history, art, and nature of Central Asia. It introduces travelers to the region's rich heritage.

Key points on the route:

Turkmenistan

Ancient Merv is one of the largest archaeological centers on the Silk Road.

The Darvaza gas crater is a unique natural phenomenon.

Kunya-Urgench is the ancient capital of the Khorezm state, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Uzbekistan (Khorezm and Karakalpakstan)

Ichan-Kala and Dishan-Kala are the historical parts of Khiva.

The I.V. Savitsky Museum in Nukus houses a major collection of Russian avant-garde art. Ancient settlements: Kyzyl-Kala, Chilpyk-Kala, Toprak-Kala, and Ayaz-Kala.

Kazakhstan

The Torysh Valley, Bozzhyra Valley, and Mount Sherkala are natural sites with unusual landscapes.

The Shakpak-Ata Mausoleum is a medieval architectural monument.

The Tourism Committee, together with relevant organizations and the private sector, has developed a route that combines convenient travel and cultural content. It covers various tourism categories, including gastronomic (tasting traditional dishes), ecological (relaxation amid unique natural landscapes), ethnographic (learning about folk customs, traditions, and crafts), and pilgrimage (visiting holy sites and spiritual and historical monuments).

Download the route map here.

Turkmenistan

Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan

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