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Konye-Urgench, also known as Kunya-Urgench, is an ancient city located in Turkmenistan, Central Asia. It is situated in the northern part of the country, close to the border with Uzbekistan. The city was once the capital of the Khorezm region, which existed from the 3rd century BC until the Mongol invasion in the 13th century.

Konye-Urgench was an important trading and cultural center during the Islamic Golden Age, and was known as the center of Islamic learning and scholarship in the region. It was also a major center for the production of silk and textiles, which were exported to other parts of the Islamic world.

The city is home to a number of important historical and architectural monuments, many of which date back to the 11th and 12th centuries. These include the mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh, the mausoleum of Sultan Il-Arslan, and the minaret of Kutlug Timur, which is one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia.

In 2005, Konye-Urgench was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition of its outstanding cultural and architectural significance. Today, the city is a popular destination for tourists and scholars interested in Islamic history and architecture, and it is widely regarded as one of the most important historical sites in Central Asia.