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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Dehistan / Mishrian - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Coordinates: 38°16′12″N 54°37′30″E / 38.2700°N 54.6250°E / 38.2700; 54.6250

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