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The mausoleum of Soltan Sanjar is a restored national archeological site and part of the ancient dead city of Merv in southern Turkmenistan.
Above is another historical site in northern Turkmenistan. Below, Kunya Urgench is an old city once ruled by Timurid.
Ruins of Merv and a Zoriastrian temple.
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