Timur spends a reflective day in Nurota, visiting the Chashma spring, exploring the old town, and considering the town's sacred and frontier history. He also talks about the illegal kovrak harvesting, the planned Navoi airport expansion, and the practical costs of living in this desert pilgrimage town.

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Episode 23 of Uzbekistan Travel Podcast with Timur Rashidov. Timur Rashidov is in Nurota, Uzbekistan.

Places in this episode: Chashma Complex, Juma Mosque, Nur-ota mausoleum, Namazgoh Mosque, Nur Fortress, Ayvan, Donuts and Coffee, Minorai Kalon Restaurant & Terrace.

Covered: Chashma spring complex, Nur Fortress and history, Nurota old town and kariz, Kovrak illegal harvesting, Navoi airport expansion, Nurota costs and practicalities.

Chapters:
01:31 Town street
02:30 Namazgoh Mosque
03:21 Nur Fortress
05:55 Chashma Complex
06:47 Room interior

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

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