Daytrip to Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm
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During this daytrip, private driver in sedan car will drive you through top interesting fortresses of Ancient Khorezm: Dumon Kala - Guldursun Kala - Angka Kala - Janbas Kala - Ayaz Kala - Akchakul Lake - Toprak Kala - Kizil Kala fortresses. The trip can start from Khiva or Urgench. Uniqueness of the trip is for adventure, to realise the lifestyle in BC period. Visitor benefits from immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge about Khorezm khanate, and memorable encounters with Karakalpak traditions. Especially, the local fish at Akchakul lake complex will bring you unforgettable food tastes.9 hours
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Fortress Toprak Kala
Bustan, UzbekistanToprak Kala is dated in the Kushan period, around the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE and was the royal residence of the kings of the Khorezm. The place, having first served as a Royal sanctuary, was briefly abandoned in the early 4th century and then after some restorations, was used as an administrative citadel for the city.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Guldursun Kala is a fortified town. The exterior walls and towers date to the 12th century CE. Much ancient and medieval pottery and many bronze items and coins were found within the site during archeological excavations. The coins indicate that the last period of occupation is related to the year 1220, during the rule of Muhammad Khorezmshah and the time of the Mongol invasion of Khorezm.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Janbas Kala has one of the most archaic fortification systems dating from that Early Antique period. All four of its flanking walls are in relatively good condition, reaching in places up to 20 meters in height. Janbas Kala differs from most of the other fortresses in having no towers on its outer walls. This meant that the fort was potentially vulnerable from an attack on the lower sections of its walls. The military architects had attempted to overcome this design weakness by including some steeply inclined loopholes so that some archers could fire down along the face of the walls.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Ayaz-Kala
Ellikqala District of Karakalpakstan, UzbekistanAyaz Kala is the one of the most spectacular fortresses in the area. There are in fact, not one but three fortresses clustered together on and around a prominent hill at the Eastern end of the Sultan-Uiz-dahg range. The fortress provided defense against nomad raids. A gravel road leads up to a small cluster of Yurts, a tourist rest center overlooking a shallow but picturesque lake. It was probable founded in the Afrighid period, sometime around the 7th to 8th Centuries CE…
There is a lake – Akchakul Lake between Toprak and Ayaz Kala. There are also Yurt camps and restaurants next to the lake where you can enjoy local meals and drinks. In summer time it is possible to enjoy swimming and sand bath in Akchakul Lake.1 hour • Admission Ticket Free5
Kizil Kala was originally constructed in the Late Antique period, 1st to 4th centuries CE, but was abandoned and then rebuilt in the 12th-13th centuries on the eve of the Mongol invasions. There is some debate about how this fortress may have been used in ancient times, with some scholars proposing that it was a garrison barracks for troops, whilst others suggest it was an early example of the many fortified manor houses that were typical of Khorezm in the early medieval periods
After visiting all seven fortresses, it is about 90 minutes to drive back to Khiva. Our driver may drop you off in Urgench Airport, Urgench / Khiva Train Station or in your hotel both in Khiva or Urgench at the end of the trip 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Duman Kala composed of three adjacent sections – a square-shaped western enclosure with corner towers; a smaller square-shaped citadel; and an irregular four-sided northern enclosure, the remains of which can no longer been seen. The western citadel is the best-preserved section, especially along its northern side, but only small section of the eastern enclosure remains30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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In BC, the Amudarya (Ox) flowed in two directions, the first being the Akcha River and the second being the Suvyorgan River. The reason why this part of the river is called Akcha was the Akchakhan Fortress on the left bank of the present-day Akchakol, and it still exists today. The name of the castle is named after the ancient queen of Khorezmshahs Akchahon. After the river changed its course, the present-day Akchakul Lake was formed and it retained its name. The lake has beautiful landscape around together with fishery house and restaurant. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Traveller can be picked up from the hotel, airport or train station based in Khiva or Urgench cities
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketno, this is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Samarkand time to receive 100% refund.
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