GONUR DEPE

This is was truly fascinating place but quite difficult to photograph.  Said to be the birthplace of Zoroastrianism, Gonur Depe dates from the 3rd millenium BC and was discovered about 20 years ago and is still being excavated.  The Bronze Age 'country' was also known as Margush and Margiana which was also were referred to by Darius I in the 5th century BC. The Margush are considered the "lost fifth civilization".  Personally, I thought it was truly stupendous but I guess you have to be there to really appreciate it.

The holy fireplace