Nukus

Historical tours to Uzbekistan include a historical tour of Nukus.
Numerous archaeological excavations of Shurcha settlement, which was built on the territory of Nukus, led archaeologists to the fact that people lived here from the 4th century BC to the 4th century AD.

This settlement was considered one of the points of the Khorezm state.

The town's name comes from the ancient name of one of the Karakalpak clans. Modern cities originated in the 19th century.

Nukus is the capital of the Karakalpakstan Republic, which includes about 37% of the territory. The city is located in the northern part, near the Amu Darya River.

Nukus is the biggest city in Karakalpakstan.

Nukus is located at the epicenter of the Aral ecological disaster. It is surrounded by three deserts: the Ustyurt Plateau (stony desert), the Kyzyl Kum (Red Sands) and the Karakum (Black Sands).

Recently, near the town, the fourth desert was formed: Aralkum or Akum (White Sands).

The climate of Nukus is very peculiar. It is a dry and hot summer here, which is considered a short-lived phenomenon.

Everyone is aware that a serious environmental situation is developing in Nukus at the moment.It is due to the drying of the Aral Sea. The air, water, and soil in the city are much polluted.

What attracts tourists to Nukus? And why do so many foreigners buy historical tourist tours to Nukus?!

The first sight of the city is the desert and, of course, the Aral Sea. The second is a hospitable and friendly person, who will tell you, with pleasure, not only about the history and cultural life of the city, but also about their own lives.

During the historical tour of Nukus, you will be able to see old round living houses, which are called yurts.

The Guide will tell you about the history of the origin of such a construction method and why it has survived to this day. You will also understand why such a structure is in high demand among the citizens of the city.

Despite the fact, that today is the 21st century; you can see people in traditional costumes and hats. There is still present respect for the traditions and customs of the Karakalpak region.

The arts and crafts of the Republic developed from its very inception. Masters of Arts and crafts were at a premium.

With special regard, refers to those who were engaged in applique, embroidery, and carpet weaving. Everyone knows that the Karakalpak pattern cannot be compared with another. It is original in its own way, and, of course, beautiful.

wood carving, embossed leather, manufacture of materials with bright colors. All this, and many other things, distinguished Karakalpak manual work from other products.
Karakalpakstan is famous not only for its workshops of arts and crafts, but also for national folklore. Here, with great respect, I refer to the legends, tales, and songs. "Koblan", "Alpamys", and many other works are read in schools and high schools.

Here were saved such ancient musical instruments as: dep (tambourine), kobuz (stringed), dutar (plucked), nye, and surnay (wind).

You will be able to get into the State Art Museum of the Karakalpakstan Republic named after Savitskiy by ordering a historical tour of Nukus. This museum has the main and best collection of Asian art.

The State Art Museum of Karakalpakstan is the second in the world for its collection of works by the Russian avant-garde.

Shamuratov Amet was a Karakalpak writer, state and public figure, as well as a translator and a member of the board of the Union of Soviet Writers. In Central Asia, he is well known for his works "My Meeting with the Tiger," "Kirk Kiz," "In the Old School," poems, verses, and so on.

The Berdakh Museum was built in 1997.

Our travel agency, «Orient Mice», provides you with pleasure, transport, hotel and professional guides who will show you not only Uzbekistan's cities, but also the amazing story of the architectural monuments of Nukus.

Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Nukus.

Sights of Nukus

House-Museum of Ahmed and Ayymhan Shamuratova

Karakalpakstan Regional Museum

The Berdakh Museum

The Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art is named after I.V. Savitsky