Ancient Merv is one of Central Asia’s most significant archaeological monuments and a major city on the Great Silk Road. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.

City History

Merv is one of Central Asia’s oldest cities with over 4000 years of history. Founded in the 6th century BC, the city was the capital of various empires throughout the centuries:

Millions of years ago, the waters of a vast sea raged where these cliffs now stand. If you wish to