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🏺 State Historical and Cultural Park "Ancient Merv": Kelte Minara Koshk
Seljuk-era fortified structure within a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological complex


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 23:06

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • Located near Mary, Ahal Region, Turkmenistan
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1999)
  • Dating to the 11th–12th centuries (Seljuk period)
  • Fortified palace or administrative building with truncated minaret tower

Kelte Minara Koshk is a fortified structure within the State Historical and Cultural Park "Ancient Merv," one of ...

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