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Picture 1: The mighty walls and gates of the VI–VIII centuries of the Gissar fortress in Tajikistan, which survived centuries of wars and changes. The stronghold of the ancient rulers on the way between Dushanbe and Bukhara. Today, there are picturesque ruins that preserve the echo of the past. Photo: TOUR.TJ
Picture 2: Darwaza, also known as the “Gateway to Hell.” They are located in Turkmenistan. It is a gas crater that has been burning continuously since 1971. An ominously fascinating sight in the middle of the Karakum desert. The fire well with a diameter of 60 m seems to open the door to the bowels of the Earth. Photo: Turkmen.News
Picture 3: Registan Square is the heart of ancient Samarkand, an ensemble of three madrasahs with dazzling mosaics and slender minarets. This architectural masterpiece of the XV–XVII centuries is a symbol of the very history of Central Asia, where the spirit of the Great Silk Road comes to life. Photo: Advantour
Picture 4: This is the Mausoleum of Khoja Akhmet Yasawi. The magnificent building of the XIV century is located in Kazakhstan. It was built by order of Tamerlane. Today it is a sacred monument of Turkic culture and a place of pilgrimage. The grandiose domes and exquisite mosaics embody the grandeur of medieval architecture. Photo: Advantour
Picture 5: Burana Tower, Kyrgyzstan: an ancient minaret of the X-XI centuries, which survived from the capital of the Karakhanid state. It towers over the plain like a silent guardian of a bygone era. Nearby is an open–air museum with stone sculptures and ruins. Photo: Advantour
