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These are actually two ancient cities. One was before Mongol invasion and other after. They are pretty close to each other. Latest city was huge at its peak. Outer city walls are almost 1 kilometer in diameter.
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Shanshar
This ancient city was next to Syrdarya once. It's now covered with sand dunes of Kyzylkum desert
I class railway station built in 1906 by the Russian Empire.
Although it takes a bit of bureaucratic effort to admit oneself to Arys Sanatorium swimming in hot pool is great especially in chilly weather
Rare location where desert dunes touch water.