Archaeological Site of Otrar

Large area with ruines and reconstructions

We first visited the Otyrar State Archaeological Reserve Museum in Shaulder. 42.776054, 68.368408. The museum provided a lot of information about the early history, wars, and cultures of the region. I...

Preserve, don't replicate

This city - or what remains of it - dates back some 2,500 years. It was a significant stop on the Silk Road, until it was erased by Genghis Khan in 1219. Unfortunately, the authorities are trying too ...

Triggers the imagination

Very interesting site especially if going with a guide. The main gate is nicely restored and the artesanal quarters as well. Better w a guide to hear the history. Kids surprisingly enjoyed it.

Nice site, long walk to get there

We enjoyed the site at Otrar, which is still under excavation. Significant parts including the main gates are heavily renovated and there are some good signs about some of the different levels of hist...

Wonderful ruins of a Silk Road City

Otrar was once a medieval city frequented by merchants as they travelled the Silk Road. The city now lies in ruins but archeology is slowly revealing some of the site. Restoration of the gate and imm...