Regarded as the earliest Turkic "city" in history, it developed with a palace, a Manichaean temple and commercial quarters. It is the first concrete example showing that nomadic Turks could found cities, combining Chinese architecture with the Turkic tradition of the khagan's palace.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Construction of the Uyghur Capital Ordu-Balik (Karabalgasun)?
- The Uyghur capital Ordu-Balik (Turkic: "army city"), or Karabalgasun, was built.
- When did Construction of the Uyghur Capital Ordu-Balik (Karabalgasun) happen?
- 750 CE
- Where did Construction of the Uyghur Capital Ordu-Balik (Karabalgasun) take place?
- Orhun kıyısı, Moğolistan