Dehistan/Mishrian
The former city of Dehistan/Mashhad-i Misrian, now in the Balkan Region of western Turkmenistan, was a major economic center from the 10th to the 14th centuries CE. The city lay on an important trade route of the states comprising Greater Iran.[1]
Site description
The site includes:[1]
- Minaret built by Abu Ziyard
- Mosque of Muhammad Khorezmshah
- Fortified Walls
In the 15th Century the site was abandoned.[1]
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on February 25, 1998, in the Cultural category.[1]
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