Archaeological Sites
Konye-Urgench, the Drowned Capital
Destroyed 1221 · Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan
UnsolvedThe prize. The wealth of the Khwarazm shahs
Where. Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan
Status. Unsolved
Where. Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan
Status. Unsolved
The account
Capital of the mighty Khwarazm empire, Konye-Urgench was destroyed by the Mongols who turned a river to drown its ruins; its buried wealth has never been recovered.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan.
- What you are chasing is The wealth of the Khwarazm shahs. Work the documented record of Konye-Urgench, the Drowned Capital back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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