The Desert castles of ancient Khorezm, traditionally known as Elliq Qala, are a collection of desert fortresses in Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan. They are included on UNESCO’s Tentative List for World
Kyzyl-Kala fortress, 1st-4th century AD (reconstruction)
Chorasmian oasis, location of the main fortresses.
Ayaz Qala, Khorezm Fortresses, Uzbekistan
Ayaz Qala, Khorezm Fortresses, Uzbekistan
Ayaz-Kala
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Ayaz-Kala is an archaeological site in Ellikqala District, Karakalpakstan, in northern Uzbekistan, built between the 4th century BCE and the 7th century CE. Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Kyzyl
Desert castles of ancient Khorezm
…including an impressive colonnade, columns supported by pedestals, ornamental stucco, and wall paintings. It was abandoned in favour of Topraq Qala. Ayaz Qala is an archeological site with three fortresses, the earliest of which dates from the 4th century BC. The footprint of the best preserved fortress is…
The smaller fortress of Ayaz Kala 2 (6th to 8th century CE)
Ayaz Kala 1
Ayaz Kala 2, in front and below Ayaz Kala 1.
Ayaz Kala 2 seen from Ayaz Kala 1.