Erk Gala (from Persian, "the citadel fort") is the oldest part of the city of Merv complex. Built in the 7th century BC, Erk Gala was built as a Persian Style fortress controlling the oasis on the Murghab River .

2020年5月12日 · The most notable feature at Merv is the Erk Gala, a Persian style fortress that controlled the oasis on the Murghab River. This circular stronghold dates to the first city at Merv and later served as the acropolis for the Hellenistic city and later the Arc of the Islamic city.

Erk-Kala was the center of ancient Merv. The fortifications of Erk-Kala have sagged under earth drifts but nevertheless, have preserved their height and power. This distinguishes Erk-Kala from other fortresses. Now the height of the fortifications with steep slopes and precisely cut out towers reaches 25 - 29 m.

2021年10月19日 · Each of the settlements, the remains of dilapidated buildings of which both local residents and guests of Turkmenistan can admire to this day, flourished in its own era: Erk-kala in the 6th century BC; Gyaur-Kala in the 3rd century AD; Kyz-Kala in the VI century; Sultan-Kala in the XI century; Abdullakhan-Kala in the 15th century.

Erk Gala (Persian "The Citadel Fort") is the oldest part of the city of Merv complex. Built in the 7th century BC it was built as a Persian style fortress controlling the oasis on the Murghab River. In the 6th century BC, the Achaemenid Empire promoted the …

The large archaeological park includes remains of three of the discrete walled cities of Ancient Merv: Erk Kala (or Erk Gala) is the oldest and smallest; Gyaur Kala (or Gyaur Gala or Gäwürgala), whіch surrounds Erk Kala and, Sultan Kala (or Soltangala), which is the largest of the cities.

The impressive ruins of Erk Kala include a fortified citadel with formidable walls that once stood over 20 meters high, encompassing an area of roughly 12 hectares. Visitors can explore the remnants of residential and administrative buildings, fire temples associated with Zoroastrianism, and the complex irrigation systems that hint at the ...

Erk Gala – oldest and smallest one (500 by 400 m, 12 – 20 ha), developed in Achaemenid times, starting from the 7th century BC. It has an impressive ringwall around – this ringwall has rooms inside and it seems, that local people gladly lived inside it …

Erk Gala. Erk Gala (from Persian, "the citadel fort") is the oldest part of the city of Merv complex. Built in the 7th century BC Erk Gala was built as a Persian Style fortress controlling the oasis on the Murghab River. [16] The Erk Gala fortress later served as the acropolis for the Hellenistic city and later the Arc of the Islamic city ...

In ancient times, Erk Gala was the center of the ancient Merv. The fortress walls of Erk-Gala spun rather below clay residues, but reserved its height and supremacy. It is situated out among other fortresses of Turkmenistan. The height of Erk Gala is about 25 - …