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Syr Darya River

Type

River

Mouth

Aral Sea

Length

Approximately 2,212 km (1,374 mi)

Source

Fergana Valley

Location

Central Asia

Drainage basin

Aral Sea basin

Alternate timeline

Yes

Influenced cultures

GreeceHellenistic cultures

Mythological origins

Comparable to those of the Nile

Countries flow through

UzbekistanKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistan

Historical significance

Played a crucial role in the prosperity of ancient Silk Road civilizations • Held historical sporting events on its waters • Maintains a sacred status in certain faiths

Syr Darya River