Kuren Kala, Turkmenistan

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The historical monument Kuren-Kala (Vl-VII c.c.) is located in Kahka region, about 25 km to the north-east from the railway station Artyc. These days one can see the remains of the citadel. The total area is: 100m by 85m. The height of the Kala is 11-12 m. The hill is surrounded by smaller hills-Depe. The second hill of Kuren Kala/9,5m high/ is located about 2 km from the main citadel to the south east. The area of this hill/Depe in Turkmen/ is 71m by 63m. The ceramics of this Depe is very similar to the ceramics of the main hill-citadel. Also coins, glass, copper bowls, khums/jugs were found here. Source: http://stantours.com

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