Ayaz-Kala
The smaller fortress of Ayaz Kala 2 (6th to 8th century CE) | |
| Alternative name | Ayaz-Kala |
|---|---|
| Location | Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 42°0′35″N 61°1′38″E / 42.00972°N 61.02722°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Parthian, Sasanian |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1938 |
| Condition | Ruined |
Ayaz-Kala is an archaeological site in Ellikqala District, Karakalpakstan, in northern Uzbekistan, built between the 4th century BCE and the 7th century CE. Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Kyzylkum Desert, the site encompasses the ruins of an ancient Khorezm fortress.