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Butentau
Butentau is an archaeological site in the Daşoguz region Daşoguz Region (, formerly Daşhowuz) is one of the regions of Turkmenistan. It is in the north of the country, bordering Uzbekistan. The area of the province is 73,430 square kilometers, and the total population is 1,550,354 (2022 census).''S ... of Turkmenistan. Sites Ibrahim Sultan Shrine Three domed mausoleum, which were reconstructed by the Turkmen Government, stand atop an escarpment and function as a local shrine. They are believed to house the remains of Ibrahmin Sultan —a fakir from Arab— and his relatives, who had migrated to Butentau, to help the local people. Behind the mausoleum lies a graveyard, where one "Shibli Baba" remains buried along with others. Cave Settlements A chain of artificial caves, cut into the soft limestone riff, runs for about two kilometers and numbers into several hundred. They were settled in around early medieval times — currently, most are inaccessible without climbi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daşoguz Region
Daşoguz Region (, formerly Daşhowuz) is one of the regions of Turkmenistan. It is in the north of the country, bordering Uzbekistan. The area of the province is 73,430 square kilometers, and the total population is 1,550,354 (2022 census).''Statistical Yearbook of Turkmenistan 2000-2004'', National Institute of State Statistics and Information of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, 2005. The capital is Daşoguz. The region is mostly desert, and is experiencing severe environmental degradation as a result of the Aral Sea ecological catastrophe. Increased soil salinity has ruined thousands of square kilometers of farmland. The region contains the UNESCO World Heritage Site World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection under an treaty, international treaty administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance. The sites are judged to contain "cultural and natural ... of Köneürgenç and the archaeological site, Butentau. Admini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |