Shahriar Ark
Shahriar Ark is an archaeological site in Mary Province, Turkmenistan. Shahriar Ark is situated near the archaeological site Ancient Merv, as well as near the mosque Hoja Ýusup Hemedany Metjidi.- Tourist attraction
- …is also known as “Shahryar-ark”
- Description: late Seljuk citadel of the medieval city-site of Merv
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum and Erk Kala.
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar is a mausoleum commemorating Ahmad Sanjar, a Seljuk ruler of Khorasan. Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum is situated 1¼ km southwest of Shahriar Ark.
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 2½ km southwest of Shahriar Ark.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bayramaly.
Bayramaly
Baýramaly is a city in and the seat of Baýramaly District, Mary Province, Turkmenistan.
Shahriar Ark
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Latitude
37.67249° or 37° 40′ 21″ north
Longitude
62.17153° or 62° 10′ 18″ east
Open location code
8J94M5CC+XJ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
“Shahriar Ark” goes by many names.
Şehriyar KalesiTurkish
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ancient Merv and Hoja Ýusup Hemedany Metjidi.
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