- Dehistan
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The western Turkmenistan city of Dehistan/Mishrian was once a major economic center from the 10th to the 14th Centuries, as it lay squarely on an important trade route of Greater Iran.[1]
Site description
The site includes:[1]
- Minaret built by Abu Ziyard
- Mosque of Muhammad Khorezmshah
- Fortified Walls
In the 15th Century the site was abandoned.[1]
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on February 25, 1998, in the Cultural category.[1]
References
Categories:- Cultural Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
- Asian archaeology
- Turkmenistan culture
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