This fortress is the most compact of the three (Ayaz and Toprak), you can walk everywhere inside. It took us about 20-25 minutes to inspect it.
Unfortunately, almost no work has been carried out there and one can only guess what kind of rooms and passages there were. But the walls and views still make an impression. And there are also a huge number of shards underfoot, some of them even look like ancient ones)
I advise you to visit!
Interesting from the point of view of history. At the same time, you can get an idea of the desert.
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Алексей
Level 23 Local Expert
January 10
Speaking about this fortress, I repeat my words about other fortresses of Khorezm. The fortress is beautiful, but it looks more spectacular and interesting in the photo than in real life. However, she will also look great in your photos. You have to go here with a guide - it's not so interesting to wander around the fortress without a story. To the attention of those who use the Tripster: choose an excursion in which you will have a separate driver and guide! If you are offered a guide and a driver in one person, it will be just a driver. Agree, a taxi ride shouldn't cost as much as an excursion. Entrance to the fortress is free.
If you are in Khiva, you definitely need to visit the Khorezm fortresses. Three of them can be visited by taking a taxi near the old town. The trip is exhausting, but the views and impressions are excellent
A slightly renovated complex of the old fortress, where you can observe how such formidable structures were built before. Steps are made to get inside.
The fortress is being actively restored and this, in my opinion, only spoils the overall picture! An attraction is being made from an ancient monument to knock out money.
It is interesting, but the modern reconstruction is completely non-historical and causes confusion. They would also have been sheathed with siding. I understand that the monument needs conservation, but such methods only worsen its appearance.
I was in Tajikistan 20 years ago. There are a lot of interesting things there and everything is steeped in antiquity. I would love to go again, but so far there are no funds or time.