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January-February 2010
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ARMENIA: Armenian archeologists unearthed a temple of ancient Aryans.
During the excavation works on the eighth tumulus in the outskirts of Yerevan Armenian archeologists found a temple of ancient Aryans.
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The foundation of the temple dates back to the 7th century BCE. Before Christianity, various rites were performed on the territory of the temple: here the local people worshipped the fire, practiced animal sacrifices to the gods, buried and cremated the dead.
In large pits there were found pots with bones of the deceased. Zoroastrians believed that dead flesh desecrated the Holy Fire and therefore they did not cremate the deceased but carried the corpse to a desolate place leaving it bare for vultures to feed on. The Zoroastrian doctrine demanded the dead flesh not to come in contact with the holy earth.
In close vicinity the archeologists found the burials of later period, namely the period of Van’s kingdom. Men’s bodies were positioned on their right side whereas women’s bodies on their left side, but always in the posture of newborn. There were also found in the burials amulets made of red stone, presumably cornelian, a big bead, fragments of glass and an antique vase.
Armenian historian, Movses Horenatsi, in his manuscript on the life of ancient Armenia, mentioned that in Armavir urban settlement there were three temples: Temple of Moon, Temple of Sun, and Temple of Ancestors’ Remembrance. Today archeologists tend to think that “Nervin naver” site (“Low burials” in translation from Armenian) is that very Temple of Ancestors’ Remembrance.
GEORGIA: Ascott opens its first hotel in Tbilisi. Ascott opened Citadines hotel in Tbilisi. The property is centrally located on Freedom Square, a popular tourist attraction, close to the National Museum of
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Georgia and within a 10-minute walk from the recently refurbished Old City with its numerous religious monuments and the ancient sulphur bath houses which are still operational.
Citadines hotel is an eight-storey building offering residences ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. All apartments feature a fully-equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom, home entertainment system and free broadband internet access. The property also offers residents three meeting rooms and a fitness room on the roof-top.
AZERBAIJAN: The ruins of a 25-century-old palace are found in Azerbaijan. Archeological excavations on the territory of Garajamirly settlement (Shamkir region) resulted in a surprising finding: the archeologists
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unearthed the ruins of one of the palaces of Akhamenid dynasty.
According to the members of the expedition – archeologists from Azerbaijan, Germany and Georgia, the palace was built 25 centuries ago. There were found eight rooms and several columns. The foundation of the palace was made of gravel whereas the walls were laid with sun-dried bricks, which is typical of that period of time.
TURKMENISTAN: Ashgabat dismantles the rotating statue of Turkmenbashi. In March this year the Arch of Neutrality in Ashgabat is to be dismantled. This is a 63-metre construction crowned with a 12-metre
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gold-plated statue of the former Turkmen president Saparmurat Niyazov.
The works are to be carried out by Turkish company Polimeks Insaat. Besides the dismantling works, the company is to construct another Monument of Neutrality in the southern part of the Turkmen capital, next to Kopetdag foothills. The construction of the 95-metre-high monument is to be completed by autumn 2011.
The existing Arch of Neutrality was constructed in the centre of Ashgabat in 1998, under the president Niyazov. The statue of Turkmenbashi (“Father of all Turkmen”)
tops the structure and by means of a special mechanism is rotating, always facing the sun.
UZBEKISTAN: Tashkent TV tower marks its 25th anniversary.
Tashkent TV tower is the pride and cultural value of the Uzbekistan capital. The construction of the tower started in 1977 and was
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completed within 8 years. In 1985 it was put into operation.
Standing at 375 metres, the TV tower is a unique technical structure of Central Asian region. It is listed among the world’s highest towers and has become the member the World Federation of Great Towers.
Technological equipment of Tashkent TV tower provides the population of the capital and Tashkent Province with state radio and TV broadcasting, including digital TV broadcasting.
The tower consists of three structural parts connected by horizontal hinged joints – a central trunk, a lattice framework and a tripod.
The unique architectural and engineering design solutions of the tower allow the construction to withstand the wind and seismic exposure.
At the height of 100 metres and 220 metres the tower trunk is encircled by two tiers of 5-storey structures housing technical, meteorological service premises, as well as a restaurant.
TAJIKISTAN: Eight historical monuments of Tajikistan are included in UNESCO Tentative List.
The properties submitted on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List includes the following Tajikistan relics:
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the site of ancient town of Takhti-Sangin, Kalai Yamgun fortress, Buddhist monastery of Ajina tepa, ancient settlement of Penjikent, ancient settlement of Bunjikat, palace complex of Khulbuk, mausoleum of Khojja Mashkhad, and Gissar fortress. The decision was taken at the UNESCO Sub-regional Workshop on the Serial World Heritage Nomination of the Silk Roads which was held in China in November last year.
At present Tajik specialists prepare the package of documents in respect of every site of the above list. The documents will be then submitted for consideration to UNESCO Commission and on the basis of UNESCO decision the sites will be included into the UNESCO World Heritage List.
At the moment the scientists carry out the research of Khulbuk palace complex– one of the main monuments nominated for inclusion. The monument is being studied by 4 categories: historiography, topography, management and authenticity.
Khulbuk palace complex, the residence of Khuttal rulers, existed on the territory of Khulbuk settlement in the 9th-11th century. According to the specialists this is a unique construction. The utility lines of the complex have no equal in the whole world. Already in the 9trh century the palace had filtration water-supply network and system of heat-insulated flooring.
The palace premises were richly decorated with unique ganch stucco carving and wall paintings.
KYRGYZSTAN: Eastok Avia has become a new air carrier between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
Air line company Eastok Avia launched two flights from Kyrgyzstan to Russia.
... full textThe Bishkek-Moscow regular flights are operated twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays with Domodedovo airport being port of destination.
The plane departs Bishkek at 8:05 AM and arrives to Moscow at 9:35 AM. The return flight from Moscow departs at 11:15 AM and arrives to Bishkek at 18:35 PM.
Osh-Moscow flight is operated on a weekly basis (on Sundays) to Domodedovo airport. Departure from Osh is at 07:40 AM, arrival to Moscow is at 9:10. Departure from Moscow is at 10:50 and arrival to Osh is at 17:50.
Both flights are operated by Boeing- 737-300 aircraft.
Eastok Avia airline company, whose fleet consists of Boeing aircrafts, was set up in 2007 and at present operates the local flights throughout Kyrgyzstan as well as the flights to Russia.
KAZAKHSTAN: PARK INN hotel is opened in Almaty.
Park Inn hotel in Almaty airport meets all world standards. It features 133 guestrooms including 14 deluxe rooms.
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Available in all guestrooms are wireless Internet access, individual climate control, LCD flat screen televisions, round-the- clock room service.
The hotel is targeted for middle-class clientele, so called midmarket. The hotel is perfect for tourists, transit passengers, aircraft crews, as well as for people waiting for the delayed flights. The hotel also features a 150-seat restaurant, two conference halls, two meeting rooms, a business-centre, a bar, a fitness centre, a beauty parlour, a booking office.
PARK INN hotel is part of REZIDOR HOTELS GROUP which is one of the rapidly developing companies in the international hospitality business.
CHINA: The 7th Xinjiang Silk Road Ice and Snow Festival is going on in Urunchi.
In Urumchi, the regular Xinjiang Silk Road Ice and Snow Festival continues to impress the visitors.
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The organizers of the festival are Urumchi city authorities and Xinjiang Tourism Administration. The Festival has been organized annually since 2003.
During the festival various activities are arranged in a picturesque resort zone ‘Tien Shan Canyon’, on ski field “Siyuanshan”, in “Red Hill” park, including parachute jumping, dog sleighing, etc. Besides, the visitors can view various ice sculptures on People’s Square and Nanxu Square in Urumchi.
The Festival will continue till mid-March 2010.