Nukus Archives

Novastan photo exhibition

Inside the mosque in Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan, a town off the beaten tourist track. Credit: Etienne Bellard (France, @etienneblld) This photo will be… [...]

Photo of the day Uzbekistan Nukus Ruins Fortress

Gyaur Kala

The ruins of the fortress Gyaur Kala are located on the outskirts of Nukus, in western Uzbekistan. The fortress was probably built in the 4th century… [...]

Chilpik Kala

The fortress “Chilpik Kala” is on the way from Nukus to Urgench. Originally it was a Zoroastrian burial place. The dead were brought here so that the sun and birds… [...]

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Mizdakhan

The old cemetery “Mizdakhan” is located outside of Nukus, in Karakalpakstan, in western Uzbekistan. Credit: Simon Kretschmer (Germany) Find all of our photos of the… [...]