The Great Kyz Kala is a large ruined fortress in the ancient city of Merv, now in Turkmenistan. [1] It is an example of a köshk or kushk type of fortress: an earthen building built on a raised …

Gyz Kala and Oglan Kala are remnants of ancient fortresses located near the city of Mary in Turkmenistan, within the archaeological park of Merv. Gyz Kala is sometimes referred to as …

Gyz Galasy（少女塔）位于阿塞拜疆首都巴库。 土耳其有两个Kizkalesi，都位于小岛上：一个堡垒位于伊斯坦布尔，博斯普鲁斯海峡中部，另一个位于地中海沿岸，安塔利亚以东。

Gyz Kala and Oglan Kala are impressive remnants of ancient fortresses located within the vast archaeological site of Merv in Turkmenistan. Merv is one of the oldest and best-preserved …

Take a step back in time with a guided tour around the ruins of Oglan Kala, which once served as an exquisite palace or fortified castle. The name 'Oglan Kala' translates to ‘Young Man’s …

Photos and description of the architecture of Greater Kyz Kala, the ruins of a fortified 7th-12th century palace, known as a köshk.

Keshks can be found both in and around the walls of the Seljuk city – Sultan Kala and elsewhere in the oasis. One of the largest and certainly the best known is the Great Kyz Kala. Nearby is a …

Built in the VI century by a Sassanian governor for his eldest daughter its walls consist of half-columns possibly designed to deflect missles. They were pockmarked but not destroyed by …

Inspection of ancient Merv: Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, Small and Large Gyz-Kala, Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid, Erk-Kala, and Gyaur-Kala. Check-in at the hotel in Mary. Day 3. Trip from Mary to …

The Great Kyz Kala is a large ruined fortress in the ancient city of Merv, now in Turkmenistan. The fortress belongs to the köshk or kushk type: an earthen building built on a raised platform, with …