Navekat ancient city site

History

1. 6th centuryFounding of the town

   Navekat became a trading centre on the northern branch of the Silk Road.

2. 6th–12th c.Heyday

   The town, with a citadel and two shahristans, grew as a trading centre.

3. 12th c.Start of the decline

   From the second half of the century, the town gradually declined.

4. 2014Silk Road heritage

   The ancient town site joined the UNESCO list as part of the Chang’an–Tian Shan corridor.

1. 

   Spring

   March–May

   A green field with low earthen remains of walls, and in the distance a snow-covered mountain range in spring colours.

   • MarchNavekat ancient city site +12° / −1°
   • AprilNavekat ancient city site +18° / +5°
   • MayNavekat ancient city site +23° / +9°

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   Summer

   June–August
   • JuneNavekat ancient city site +27° / +13°
   • JulyNavekat ancient city site +30° / +16°
   • AugustNavekat ancient city site +29° / +15°

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   Autumn

   September–November

   A green field with low earthen remains of walls, and in the distance a snow-covered mountain range in autumn colours.

   • SeptemberNavekat ancient city site +24° / +11°
   • OctoberNavekat ancient city site +17° / +3°
   • NovemberNavekat ancient city site +9° / −3°

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   Winter

   December–February
   • DecemberNavekat ancient city site +5° / −6°
   • JanuaryNavekat ancient city site +4° / −7°
   • FebruaryNavekat ancient city site +6° / −6°

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