Moynaq Moynaq is no more than a rotting village that was a former prosperous seaport on the Aral Sea. The utter desperation and depression here is so thick that a knife wouldn't cut it. Some 30 years ago when the waters of the Aral lapped at the shore, Moynaq was home to a successful fishing industry. Today it is a living ghost town, with no drop of water in sight. If you want to get a sense of the world's worst environmental disaster, and you're an intrepid traveler, Moynaq will be a highlight of your trip. Rusted-out ships litter the sandy plains that were once a lake bottom. Get your taxi driver to drive you as close as possible to the ship area. There are a couple dozen ships in the area. Some are concentrated in one area, and there are a few others scattered around. If you dare, inquire locally or just have your driver take you around. Beware that there are no services in Moynaq, so pack a lunch! A concrete anchor memorial on a precipice overlooking the former lake is a tribute to what was once Uzbekistan's only seaport.
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