QraveState Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”
Cultural
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 1999 |
| Criteria | (ii) (iii) |
Overview
Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. The remains in this vast oasis span 4,000 years of human history. A number of monuments are still visible, particularly from the last two millennia.
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0