Parthian Fortresses of Nisa
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The early capital of the Parthian Empire (known in Chinese records as Anxi), now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where rammed-earth walls and the ruins of palaces and temples stand at the foot of the Kopet Dag.
Nisa lies about 18 km west of the city, beside Bagyr village. From the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE it was an important royal city of the Parthian Empire (known in Chinese histories as Anxi). It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2007. Old Nisa served as the royal citadel, and the surviving palace and temple remains include rammed-earth walls, a round hall and a square hall. Ivory drinking horns unearthed here are now held in the National Museum of History. The site has simple walking paths and information boards. Entry and photography fees are paid on site, and visiting with a guide is recommended. It is not far from the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque, so the two can be combined into a half-day tour.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Walk of Health
- Magtymguly Pyragy Cultural Park
- Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque
- Turkmenistan Tower
- Alem Cultural and Entertainment Center
- Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
- Monument to the Constitution
- Palace of Happiness (Wedding Palace)