Project Description
Located in the northern part of Turkmenistan. On the territory of Dashoguz velayat is the capital of the ancient Khorezm – one of the strongest medieval empires in Central Asia – Town Old Urgench. from 995 g ., when Gurgandzh was the capital of Khorezm state and was the second largest and most important after Bukhara – diamond crown of Samanid, this city has preserved splendid architectural monuments – Mausoleum of Il Arslan and Khorezmshah Tekesh, dating back to the XII century. Especially significant monuments Old Urgench, belonging to XIV century, They are Tyurabek hanym mausoleum with a mosaic panel on the inside of the dome, which is a masterpiece of Oriental art, which is unparalleled in the whole of medieval architecture, as well as a huge 60-meter minaret Kutlug Timur, the highest in Central Asia. Also here it is the magnificent ancient walled city Devkesen, Şasenem, Zmukşir, Kenevas and many others.
Kunya-Urgench
Almost a hundred kilometers from the city of Dashoguz (at 480 km from Ashgabat) It is the ancient city of Old Urgench (Old Urgench). Today this ancient settlement - state historical and cultural reserve with an area of about 640 it (established in 1985 city)
Urgench city's name is inscribed in the history of Central Asia with gold letters. At the end of the X century Urgench (then Gurgandzh) It was the capital of the vast and prosperous state of Khorezm, occupied the whole area of the Amu Darya delta in northern Turkmenistan and western Uzbekistan.
Old Urgench worked extremely advantageous geographical position. He was at the crossroads of two major caravan routes: to the East, China, and south – northwest, the Volga. This situation had an impact on growth, and the town grew, rapidly expanding their possessions, turning into a true center of civilization. At the beginning of XI century it has become so famous Gurgandzh, that eclipsed the glory of Bukhara. Here gathered scholars and poets?, glorified the city as "the capital of thousands of wise men". Here we worked a brilliant scientist, witch doctor and philosopher Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna) and the great lexicographer, Abu Reyhan Taking.
Throughout the XIII-th century Gurgandzh was the heart of the "Islamic world", until its ruler is not rebelled against Genghis Khan. Mongols completely destroyed the glorious city, leaving it and a stone. That's why modern Old Urgench pretty much destroyed. Many historical buildings Old Urgench have remained since the times of Khorezm. In their example, we can observe the diversity of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. Different types of constructions, a rare form of the dome, stunning color purity - admired by all.
Special flourishing Urgench reached at Qutlugh ruler Timur and his wife Mehriban Tyurabek. During this period, built the most beautiful architectural monuments of Urgench.
Primarily, the pearl of ancient Khorezm – Mausoleum Tyurabek Khanum and minaret Kutlug Timur. Also here it is the magnificent ancient walled city Devkesen, Şasenem, Zmukşir, Kenevas and many others.
In short, Old Urgench - a unique place on earth. The value and importance of its monuments are undeniable. No wonder the architectural masterpieces of Old Urgench included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
