Ichan-qal’a enters the ranks of the world's 9 most famous castle cities
The Wanderlust magazine of the United Kingdom, specializing in highlighting directions in the tourism industry, has published an article titled "The world's nine most ancient walled cities".
An article provides information about cities in 9 countries worldwide that are famous for their fortress walls. Among the fortressed cities that have survived to this day the Ichan-qal’a in the city of Khiva in Uzbekistan is mentioned, which is known for its fortress walls. Other well-known fortified cities include Cartagena in Colombia, Dubrovnik in Croatia, Taroudant in Morocco, York in Great Britain, and Carcassonne in France.
According to the author, these nine cities, which have played an essential role in protecting cities throughout history, are important places to visit due to their unique and impressive appearance and significant cultural and historical influence. The author notes that the Ichan-qal’a, which is included in the fifth list of the article, is one of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan located on the Great Silk Road. The fortress walls of this city are up to 2 kilometers long and consist of large minarets over 10 meters high.
"The ancient buildings inside the fortress are in very good condition and serve as a great source of knowledge for researchers and for tourists. This housing with mosques, palaces, and minarets is an attractive and exotic destination," writes the author.
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