Mingora emerald mines (Swat emeralds)

Mines of small high-quality emeralds, some of the best in the world. Emeralds are mined here since antiquity.

Kalta Minor, Khiva

Massive, unfinished minaret at Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah (1852 – 1855). Symbol of Khiva. The tower is glazed with tiles forming intricate patterns. The minaret is 29 m tall, although initially it was planned to be 70 m tall. Construction works were interrupted in 1855 and have not been restarted since then.

Rabbitkettle Tufa Mounds

Two tufa and travertine mounds, the largest is 27 m high and 79 m wide. These mounds have been formed by warm thermal springs (21°C) and consist of numerous smaller rimstone pools.

Merv

Once magnificent oasis city on Silk Road. The settlement was established in the 3rd millennium BC but flourished in the 8th century – 1221 when it briefly was one of the largest cities worldwide. Today are seen remnants of four-walled cities close to each other. Today are seen remnants of several walled citadels close to each other – Erk Kala, Gyaur Kala, and the medieval Sultan Kala.

Palmyra

Important ancient city – caravan stop. Existing since at least the 2nd millenia BC, abandoned after the 16th century AD. Now impressive ruins remain – temple of Ba’al (the 1st – 2nd century AD), decumanus with arch, theater and others. City had its own alphabet.

A-Ma Temple

Taoist temple, built in 1488. It is possible that this temple gave its name to Macao.

Wulai Falls

Approximately 80 m tall waterfall.

Largest sinkholes of the world

Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Largest and most impressive sinkholes of the world Publication Largest sinkholes of the world Where are located the largest sinkholes of the world? The most impressive sinkholes of the world are located in China. These pits are grouped in several locations in Chongqing Municipality, Guangxi, Guizhou, and also Sichuan provinces. Here they are […]

Belfry of Cagsawa Church

Ruins of belfry – the only remnant of Cagsawa village after it was covered with hot ashes in 1814. Some 200 people died in the church.

Manjang Cave

Second longest lava cave in South Korea, 8,928 m long.