President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev who are presently in Khoresm region visited historical site of Uly Howly Fortress.At present day, owing to the work of restorers and historians, the fortress became one of tourist centres of Urgench region attracting the travellers who want to stay in real environment of the past centuries.
The guests of Uly Howly can have a horse ride, see the flour production at mill and try different national dishes.National games, kurash wrestling competitions and artists performances are also held in this tourist place.
At the site, the Heads of the states were cordially welcomed by Chairman of Turkmen Uzbek Friendship Association of Khoresm D.Rajabov, local elders and children who read out the poems in Turkmen and Uzbek languages.
Turkmen and Uzbek Leaders had a look around the craft workshops and numerous exhibits that recreate the life features of the residents of ancient Khoresm.Traditional yurtas “ak oyi” are placed in the yard of architectural complex.
Samples of Turkmen carpets are also presented there.The history of Turkmen fortress with eight meter height and one and half meter width clay walls is more than 300 years.
Ancient traditions and rites, national dances and songs performed by the band of Turkmen Uzbek Friendship Association come to life in all its richness and variety in interior yard.
Ahalteke horses including those that took part in various competitions and tournaments were demonstrated to high-rank guests.By the way, local horse breeders - the members of International Ahalteke Equestrian Association, who continue ancient traditions will come to the session of this organization in Ashgabat as well as will take part in the events on occasion of the Turkmen Horse Day.
After the tour around Uly Howly Fortress, Presidents Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Shavkat Mirzyoyev expressed the gratitude to the participants for the excursion and went together toward Hiva where they also would visit historical and cultural sites.