A major center of trade and learning on the Silk Road, and the capital of the region where the great thinker al-Farabi was born.
42°54′ N · 68°20′ E
The ancient city of Otrar lies 7 km northwest of Shauildir, the center of Otrar District. In history it is also known as Turarband, Tarband and Farab.
The city was an important center on the trade route linking Iran and Central Asia with Siberia, Mongolia and China. Otrar was the capital of the region where Abu Nasr al-Farabi was born.
Kazakhstan
14th century · UNESCO, 2003
It is located near the village of Shauldir, Otyrar district, South Kazakhstan region.
South Kazakhstan region is located 4 km south of Turkestan, 400-500 meters to the left of the highway Turkestan…
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