Erk Kala
Erk Kala is a fortification in Mary Province, Turkmenistan. Erk Kala is situated near Beni Makhan Mosque, as well as near Gäwürgala.
- Tourist attraction
- Description: fortification in Turkmenistan
- Also known as“Erk Gala”“Erk Qala”“Fort of Erk-Kala”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum and Greater Gyz Gala.
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar is a mausoleum commemorating Ahmad Sanjar, a Seljuk ruler of Khorasan. Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum is situated 2½ km west of Erk Kala.
Greater Gyz Gala
The Great Kyz Kala is a large ruined fortress in the ancient city of Merv, now in Turkmenistan. Greater Gyz Gala is situated 4 km southwest of Erk Kala.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bayramaly.
Bayramaly
Baýramaly is a city in and the seat of Baýramaly District, Mary Province, Turkmenistan.
Erk Kala
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Latitude
37.66999° or 37° 40′ 12″ north
Longitude
62.19209° or 62° 11′ 32″ east
Open location code
8J94M59R+XR
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Turkmen to Uzbek—“Erk Kala” goes by many names.
ErkgalaTurkmen
Erk qalʼaUzbek
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Highlights include Beni Makhan Mosque and Gäwürgala.
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