The Soviet Union’s forgotten ‘golden city’ is now the gem of Central Asia
With world-beating museums and spectacular nature, Almaty – Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis – remains surprisingly ...
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Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk Road
Two cities have been found in Central Asia along what was ... The Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes between Europe and Asia that "facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas between ...
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Iskenderun-Alexandretta: The Ancient City of Alexander the Great in Turkey
The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.
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Incredible ancient city more than 3,000 years old that’s the ‘birthplace of civilisation'
Situated in central China, this remarkable city is over 3,000 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It was once the capital of 13 ancient Chinese dynasties, including the ...
The ancient discovery that put a Silk Road city back on the map
After unearthing a rare collection of highly prized Silk Road artefacts, a family in the Himalayas has opened a museum dedicated to one of the fabled route's final traders.
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Surviving 3 days in Xi’an, one of China’s most polluted cities and home to a giant air purifier
XI’AN-Miles away from the famed terracotta warriors and walls of ancient city Xi’an, a tower with a forgotten global reputation stands on its outskirts. Unlike others drawn to the splendour of ...
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Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk Road
"The larger of the two [cities], Tugunbulak, boasts five watchtowers linked by walls along the ridgelines, as well as a central ... of ancient trade routes between Europe and Asia that ...