Ancient Merv

Turkmenistan / Mari / Bayramali /
 archaeological site, UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic city center, Silk Road
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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.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merv
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Coordinates:   37°40'3"N   62°10'22"E