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Founded as a military fortress by Alexander the Great in 300 BC, Nurata has little of interest to offer to modern travelers.

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Aside from the ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress, a mausoleum that dates from the ninth century and a mosque from the sixteen century, I must admit that the city of Nurata came across as quite depressing. The dusty, modern center isn't a very inviting place to stay, despite the region's obvious virtues. One tip: skip Nurata but do explore the surrounding countryside, which offers a range of different options, from the foothills of the Pamir Alay mountains (although the foothills still reach more than 2,000 meters!) or the elevated mountain plateaus where a stay in a yurt is always a possibility. it's also one of the last <a href="/uzbekistan/">cities in Uzbekistan</a> where you have the option of enjoying the countryside; further west, you head into the great desert plains.

Founded as a military fortress by Alexander the Great in 300 BC, Nurata has little of interest to offer to modern travelers.

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