Sauran Ancient City Wine Archaeology

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Explore the ruins of Sauran ancient city

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: Artifacts/exhibits, informational plaques, the site, your discoveries

   Photo ideas: Artifacts/exhibits, informational plaques, the site, your discoveries

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   Find wine storage pits and ceramic vessels

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   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

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   Study ancient wine production infrastructure

   wine $$

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   Photo ideas: The venue/site, people with you, key moments, memorable details

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   Visit Shymkent Wine Revival Collective after exploring to taste modern Kazakh wines

   Optional

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   Photo ideas: Wine glasses (labels visible), tasting notes, bottle, your tasting flight

   Photo ideas: Wine glasses (labels visible), tasting notes, bottle, your tasting flight

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Insider Tips

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  Bring sun protection - open desert site with no shade

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  Best visited in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October)

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  The city walls are remarkably preserved

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  Archaeological teams work here in summer - may see active digs

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  40km from Turkestan - hire a driver for the trip