/* ============================================================
   KVAZAR — DESIGN SYSTEM 1.0
   "Where Civilizations Still Breathe"
   Living Civilization · Destination Media Brand
   National Geographic × Apple × Aman × Atlas Obscura
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- DESIGN TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* Color — exactly per Design System 3 */
  --midnight:        #161412; /* Kvazar Midnight — base, nav, hero */
  --midnight-2:      #211d1a;
  --midnight-3:      #2a2521;
  --gold:            #b56a42; /* Silk Gold — accents, hover, icons */
  --gold-soft:       #d6c6a8;
  --turquoise:       #0f8c8c; /* Samarkand Turquoise — interactive, CTA, links */
  --turquoise-bright:#3cb6b2;
  --ivory:           #f3eee4; /* light sections */
  --ivory-2:         #e8e0d1;
  --stone:           #1c1a18; /* text */
  --stone-light:     #5e574e;

  --success: #3FA76D;
  --warning: #D89A2B;
  --error:   #C74949;

  /* On-dark text */
  --on-dark:        #f3eee4;
  --on-dark-dim:    rgba(243,238,228,0.74);
  --on-dark-faint:  rgba(243,238,228,0.52);
  --hairline-dark:  rgba(181,106,66,0.20);
  --hairline-light: rgba(22,20,18,0.10);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: "Fraunces", "GT Super", Canela, Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* Type scale (px from doc) */
  --t-display-xl: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 4.5rem);   /* 72 */
  --t-display-l:  clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 3.5rem); /* 56 */
  --t-h1:         clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);   /* 48 */
  --t-h2:         clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);  /* 36 */
  --t-h3:         1.75rem;  /* 28 */
  --t-h4:         1.375rem; /* 22 */
  --t-body-lg:    1.25rem;  /* 20 */
  --t-body:       1.125rem; /* 18 */
  --t-small:      1rem;     /* 16 */
  --t-caption:    0.875rem; /* 14 */

  /* Spacing — 8pt grid */
  --s1: 8px;  --s2: 16px; --s3: 24px; --s4: 32px;
  --s5: 48px; --s6: 64px; --s7: 96px; --s8: 128px; --s9: 160px;

  /* Radius */
  --r-sm: 8px; --r-md: 16px; --r-lg: 24px; --r-hero: 32px;

  /* Widths */
  --container: 1440px;
  --content: 960px;
  --article: 760px;

  /* Motion — Constellation Motion: slow, premium */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --dur: 0.6s;

  /* Shadows — very soft, rely on contrast */
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 50px -24px rgba(22,20,18,0.45);
  --shadow-card: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(22,20,18,0.55);
}

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: var(--midnight);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 380; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s4); }
.content   { max-width: var(--content); margin: 0 auto; }
.article    { max-width: var(--article); margin: 0 auto; }
.section   { padding: var(--s8) 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px){ .section { padding: var(--s6) 0; } .container { padding: 0 var(--s3); } }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-caption);
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s2);
}
.eyebrow::before { content:""; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: .7; }

.lead { font-size: var(--t-body-lg); color: var(--on-dark-dim); line-height: 1.6; }

/* light section context */
.section--light { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--stone); }
.section--light h1,.section--light h2,.section--light h3,.section--light h4 { color: var(--midnight); }
.section--light .lead { color: var(--stone-light); }
.section--light .eyebrow { color: #8a4a2c; }
.section--light .eyebrow::before { background: #8a4a2c; }
/* contrast fixes — surfaces that follow the theme must use theme tokens */
.section--light .section-head p,
.section--light .highlight p,
.section--light .tl-item p,
.section--light .prose,
.section--light .atlas-card p { color: var(--ink-dim); }
.section--light .highlight,
.section--light .atlas-card { border-color: var(--line); }
.section--light .atlas-card { background: var(--panel); }
.section--light .atlas-card h4 { color: var(--ink); }
.section--light .highlight .n,
.section--light .tl-item .day,
.section--light .atlas-card .ico { color: var(--warm); }
.section--light .timeline::before { background: var(--line); }
.section--light .tl-item::before { background: var(--panel-2); }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 28px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: var(--t-small); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--turquoise); color: #062d2c; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--turquoise-bright); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -14px rgba(15,140,140,.7); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--midnight); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost { border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); color: var(--on-dark); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.btn--text { padding: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.section--light .btn--ghost { border-color: var(--hairline-light); color: var(--midnight); }
.section--light .btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: #8a4a2c; }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), backdrop-filter var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(22,20,18,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(18px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--hairline-dark);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 80px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.brand__mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 420; }
.brand__name b { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 420; }
.brand__sub { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-faint); margin-left: 2px; align-self: flex-end; padding-bottom: 5px; }

.nav__menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s4); }
.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--on-dark-dim); position: relative; padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav__link::after {
  content:""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link.is-active { color: var(--on-dark); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.is-active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s2); }
.nav__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); color: var(--on-dark-dim);
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.nav__icon:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.nav__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
/* language switcher — scales to ~10 languages via dropdown */
.lang { position: relative; }
.lang__toggle {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; height: 42px; padding: 0 13px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 100px; color: var(--on-dark-dim);
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.lang__toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.lang__toggle .globe { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.lang__toggle .lang__code { font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 500; }
.lang__toggle .chev { width: 11px; height: 11px; opacity: .7; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.lang.is-open .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.lang__menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); right: 0; min-width: 196px;
  background: rgba(33,29,26,0.97); backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); z-index: 130;
  max-height: min(70vh, 420px); overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur);
}
.lang.is-open .lang__menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.lang__menu button {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: left; transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.lang__menu button:hover { background: rgba(243,238,228,0.06); color: var(--on-dark); }
.lang__menu button.is-active { color: var(--gold); }
.lang__menu button .cd { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--on-dark-faint); }
.lang__menu button.is-active .cd { color: var(--gold); }
.nav__burger { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .brand__sub { display: none; }
  .nav__tools { gap: 8px; }
  .lang__menu { right: -54px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px){
  .nav__menu { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: grid; }
}

/* mobile drawer */
.drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: var(--midnight);
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: var(--s4);
}
.drawer.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.drawer__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; height: 80px; }
.drawer__menu { margin-top: var(--s4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.drawer__menu a { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; padding: 10px 0; color: var(--on-dark-dim); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.drawer__menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO  (100vh, video/cinematic, headline, search)
   ============================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .55; }
.hero__bg::after {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, rgba(22,20,18,.2), rgba(22,20,18,.65) 55%, var(--midnight) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,.5), rgba(22,20,18,.2) 40%, var(--midnight) 96%);
}
.hero__sky { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: var(--s6); width: 100%; }
.hero__title { font-size: var(--t-display-xl); max-width: 14ch; margin: var(--s3) 0 var(--s3); }
.hero__title .glow { color: var(--gold); }
.hero__sub { font-size: var(--t-body-lg); color: var(--on-dark-dim); max-width: 46ch; margin-bottom: var(--s5); }
.hero__scroll { position: absolute; bottom: var(--s5); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; color: var(--on-dark-faint); font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.hero__scroll span { width: 1px; height: 46px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent); animation: scrollPulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes scrollPulse { 0%,100%{ transform: scaleY(.4); opacity:.4 } 50%{ transform: scaleY(1); opacity:1 } }

/* ---------- SEARCH (the main element of the site) ---------- */
.search-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s2);
  background: rgba(243,238,228,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-radius: 100px; padding: 10px 10px 10px var(--s3);
  max-width: 620px; transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.search-bar:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(243,238,228,0.1); }
.search-bar svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.search-bar input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; background: none; border: none; outline: none; color: var(--on-dark); font-size: var(--t-body); }
.search-bar input::placeholder { color: var(--on-dark-faint); }
.search-bar .btn { padding: 13px 24px; }
.search-scope { display: flex; gap: var(--s2); margin-top: var(--s3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.search-scope span { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-faint); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.search-scope b { color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================================
   SEARCH OVERLAY (Airbnb / Apple-like)
   ============================================================ */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; background: rgba(22,20,18,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), visibility .4s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding-top: 14vh;
}
.search-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.search-overlay__box { width: min(720px, 90vw); }
.search-overlay__field { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: var(--s3); }
.search-overlay__field svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--gold); }
.search-overlay__field input { flex: 1; background: none; border: none; outline: none; color: var(--on-dark); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
.search-overlay__field input::placeholder { color: var(--on-dark-faint); }
.search-results { margin-top: var(--s4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; max-height: 50vh; overflow-y: auto; }
.search-results a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s3); padding: var(--s3); border-radius: var(--r-md); transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.search-results a:hover { background: rgba(243,238,228,0.06); }
.search-results .sr-kind { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--turquoise); width: 90px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.search-results .sr-title { color: var(--on-dark); }
.search-empty { color: var(--on-dark-faint); padding: var(--s3); }
.search-overlay__close { position: absolute; top: var(--s5); right: var(--s5); }

/* ============================================================
   GRID HELPERS
   ============================================================ */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--s4); }
/* responsive column utilities (collapse gracefully on small screens) */
.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .cols-3, .cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .cols-2, .cols-3, .cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.section-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: var(--s4); margin-bottom: var(--s6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: var(--t-h2); max-width: 22ch; }
.section-head p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); max-width: 44ch; margin-top: var(--s2); }

/* ============================================================
   EXPLORE — 4 huge cards
   ============================================================ */
.explore-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 1080px){ .explore-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .explore-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.explore-card {
  position: relative; min-height: 460px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: var(--s4);
  isolation: isolate; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.explore-card::after { content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,.05), rgba(22,20,18,.8)5); }
.explore-card__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.explore-card__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.explore-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.explore-card:hover .explore-card__bg img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.explore-card .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .1em; }
.explore-card h3 { font-size: var(--t-h3); margin: var(--s1) 0; }
.explore-card p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: var(--t-small); }
.explore-card .go { margin-top: var(--s3); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--gold); font-size: var(--t-small); }
.explore-card .go svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.explore-card:hover .go svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ============================================================
   CITY RAIL — horizontal scroll
   ============================================================ */
.rail { display: flex; gap: var(--s3); overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: var(--s3); scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scrollbar-width: none; }
.rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.city-card {
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 380px; height: 520px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: var(--s4); isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
@media (max-width:560px){ .city-card { flex-basis: 78vw; height: 460px; } }
.city-card::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,0) 30%, rgba(22,20,18,.)9); }
.city-card__bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2; }
.city-card__bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.city-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.city-card:hover .city-card__bg img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.city-card .kicker { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.city-card h3 { font-size: var(--t-h3); margin: 6px 0 8px; }
.city-card p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: var(--t-small); margin-bottom: var(--s3); }

/* ============================================================
   STORY GRID — editorial magazine
   ============================================================ */
.editorial { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 1fr; }
@media (max-width:1080px){ .editorial { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:680px){ .editorial { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.story-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; min-height: 360px; padding: var(--s4); isolation: isolate; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.story-card--lead { grid-row: span 2; min-height: 100%; }
.story-card::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,.1), rgba(22,20,18,.8)8); }
.story-card__bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-2; }
.story-card__bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.story-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.story-card:hover .story-card__bg img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.story-card .cat { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.story-card h3 { margin: var(--s2) 0 0; font-size: var(--t-h4); }
.story-card--lead h3 { font-size: var(--t-h2); }
.story-card .meta { color: var(--on-dark-faint); font-size: var(--t-caption); margin-top: var(--s2); }

/* ============================================================
   EXPERIENCES — pinterest / airbnb masonry
   ============================================================ */
.masonry { columns: 3; column-gap: var(--s4); }
@media (max-width:1080px){ .masonry { columns: 2; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .masonry { columns: 1; } }
.exp-card { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: var(--s4); border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; position: relative; isolation: isolate; display: block; }
.exp-card img { width: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.exp-card:nth-child(3n+1) img { height: 420px; }
.exp-card:nth-child(3n+2) img { height: 300px; }
.exp-card:nth-child(3n) img { height: 360px; }
.exp-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.exp-card__body { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: var(--s4); background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(22,20,18,.)9); }
.exp-card .cat { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.exp-card h3 { font-size: var(--t-h4); margin-top: 6px; }
.exp-card .det { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-dim); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONSTELLATION MAP — signature brand element
   ============================================================ */
.constellation { background: var(--midnight); position: relative; }
.map-wrap { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-hero); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 70% 20%, #2a2521, var(--midnight) 70%); aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
@media (max-width:680px){ .map-wrap { aspect-ratio: 4/5; } }
/* real-geography variant (Uzbekistan ADM2) */
.map-wrap--geo { aspect-ratio: 1108 / 754; }
@media (max-width:680px){ .map-wrap--geo { aspect-ratio: 1108 / 754; } }
.uz-district { fill: var(--c, rgba(181,106,66,0.0)6); stroke: rgba(243,238,228,0.14); stroke-width: 0.6; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; transition: fill var(--dur) var(--ease), stroke var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.uz-district.prov-soft { fill: var(--cs, rgba(15,140,140,0.)3); stroke: rgba(181,106,66,0.35); }
.uz-district:hover,
.uz-district.prov-hi { fill: var(--ch, rgba(15,140,140,0.4)2); stroke: var(--gold); }
.uz-region-chip { position: absolute; top: var(--s4); right: var(--s4); padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(22,20,18,.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--on-dark-dim); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.uz-region-chip.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.uz-region-chip b { color: var(--gold); }
.map-legend { display: flex; gap: var(--s4); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--s3); font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-faint); }
.map-legend span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.map-legend i { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; }

/* route-constellation switcher */
.map-routes { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--s4); }
.map-routes .mr-label { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-faint); margin-right: 4px; }
.map-route-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 9px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 100px; color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: var(--t-small); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.map-route-chip:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-soft); }
.map-route-chip.active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--midnight); border-color: var(--gold); }
.map-route-chip .rc-days { font-size: 12px; opacity: .7; }
.map-route-chip.active .rc-days { opacity: .85; }

/* living sky — twinkle + route states */
.map-star .core { animation: twinkle 4.5s var(--ease-soft) infinite; }
.map-star:hover .core, .map-star.active .core { animation: none; }
@keyframes twinkle { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .5; } }
.map-star.ignite .halo { opacity: .4 !important; r: 40; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), r .6s var(--ease); }
.map-star.ignite .core { fill: var(--gold); }
.map-star.dim { opacity: .3; }
.map-star.dim .core { fill: var(--on-dark-faint); }
.map-star.dim text { opacity: 0 !important; }

/* deep-link actions inside the info card */
.map-info__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--s3); padding-top: var(--s3); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.map-info__actions a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--turquoise); letter-spacing: .02em; transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), gap var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.map-info__actions a:hover { color: var(--turquoise-bright); gap: 12px; }
.map-info__actions a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.map-info .hint { font-size: 11px; color: var(--on-dark-faint); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 10px; }

/* ---- two-column console: big map left, landmarks panel right ---- */
.constellation-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.62fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--s4); align-items: stretch; }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .constellation-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.map-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s3); min-width: 0; }

.map-panel {
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--midnight-2), var(--midnight));
  padding: var(--s4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0;
}
.map-panel__head { padding-bottom: var(--s3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.map-panel__head .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.map-panel__head h3 { font-size: var(--t-h3); margin: 10px 0 8px; color: var(--on-dark); }
.map-panel__head p { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--on-dark-dim); line-height: 1.55; }
.map-panel__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; margin-top: var(--s3); }
.map-panel__links a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--turquoise); transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.map-panel__links a:hover { color: var(--turquoise-bright); gap: 11px; }
.map-panel__links a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.map-panel__sub { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--on-dark-faint); margin: var(--s4) 0 var(--s2); }
.attractions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; overflow-y: auto; max-height: 460px; margin-right: -8px; padding-right: 8px; }
.attractions::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
.attractions::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 4px; }
.attraction { display: flex; gap: var(--s3); padding: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: var(--r-md); transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.attraction:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateX(4px); background: rgba(243,238,228,0.03); }
.attraction__thumb { flex: 0 0 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.attraction__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.attraction__body { min-width: 0; }
.attraction__body .cat { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.attraction__body h5 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--on-dark); margin: 3px 0 4px; }
.attraction__body p { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-dim); line-height: 1.5; }
/* enter animation when panel content swaps */
.map-panel.swap .map-panel__head, .map-panel.swap .attraction { animation: panelIn .5s var(--ease) both; }
.map-panel.swap .attraction:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.05s } .map-panel.swap .attraction:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.1s } .map-panel.swap .attraction:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.15s } .map-panel.swap .attraction:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.2s } .map-panel.swap .attraction:nth-child(6){ animation-delay:.25s }
@keyframes panelIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.map-svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.map-star { cursor: pointer; }
.map-star circle.halo { fill: var(--gold); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), r var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.map-star circle.core { fill: var(--ivory); transition: fill var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.map-star:hover circle.halo, .map-star.active circle.halo { opacity: .25; }
.map-star:hover circle.core, .map-star.active circle.core { fill: var(--gold); }
.map-star text { fill: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0; paint-order: stroke; stroke: var(--midnight); stroke-width: 4px; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.map-star:hover text, .map-star.active text { opacity: 1; }
.map-star:hover circle.core { r: 9; }
.map-line { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1; fill: none; stroke-dasharray: 4 5; opacity: .35; }
.map-line.route { stroke: var(--turquoise); opacity: 0; stroke-dasharray: 1400; stroke-dashoffset: 1400; }
.map-line.route.show { opacity: .8; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease), opacity .6s; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.map-info { position: absolute; left: var(--s4); bottom: var(--s4); max-width: 320px; background: rgba(22,20,18,.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: var(--s3); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.map-info.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.map-info .cat { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.map-info h4 { font-size: var(--t-h4); margin: 6px 0; color: var(--on-dark); }
.map-info p { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--on-dark-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   ATLAS / PLAN cards
   ============================================================ */
.atlas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width:1080px){ .atlas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .atlas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
.atlas-card { border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: var(--s4) var(--s3); text-align: left; transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); background: var(--midnight-2); }
.atlas-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--midnight-3); }
.atlas-card .ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: var(--s3); }
.atlas-card .ico svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.atlas-card h4 { font-size: var(--t-h4); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.atlas-card p { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   COMMUNITY strip
   ============================================================ */
.ugc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .ugc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
.ugc { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; }
.ugc img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.ugc:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.ugc figcaption { position: absolute; left: var(--s3); bottom: var(--s3); font-size: var(--t-caption); }
.ugc figcaption b { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-3), var(--midnight)); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.newsletter__inner { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.newsletter h2 { font-size: var(--t-display-l); margin: var(--s3) 0; }
.news-form { display: flex; gap: var(--s2); margin-top: var(--s5); }
.news-form input { flex: 1; background: rgba(243,238,228,.06); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 100px; padding: 16px 24px; color: var(--on-dark); outline: none; }
.news-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width:560px){ .news-form { flex-direction: column; } }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--midnight); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); padding: var(--s7) 0 var(--s4); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--s5); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); margin: var(--s3) 0; max-width: 30ch; font-size: var(--t-small); }
.footer-col h5 { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: var(--s3); }
.footer-col a { display: block; color: var(--on-dark-dim); padding: 6px 0; font-size: var(--t-small); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--on-dark); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: var(--s7); padding-top: var(--s4); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); color: var(--on-dark-faint); font-size: var(--t-caption); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s3); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--s2); }
.footer-social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.footer-social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ============================================================ */
.crumb { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-faint); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.crumb span { color: var(--on-dark-faint); }

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE / PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero { position: relative; min-height: 78vh; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.page-hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .6; }
.page-hero__bg::after { content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,.45) 0%, rgba(22,20,18,.2) 40%, var(--midnight) 98%); }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-bottom: var(--s7); width: 100%; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: var(--t-display-l); max-width: 18ch; margin: var(--s3) 0; }
.page-hero .lead { max-width: 52ch; }

/* quick facts row */
.facts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s5); margin-top: var(--s5); padding-top: var(--s4); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.facts .fact .n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-h3); color: var(--gold); display: block; }
.facts .fact .l { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-dim); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* prose */
.prose { font-size: var(--t-body); color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: var(--s3); }
.prose h2 { font-size: var(--t-h2); color: var(--on-dark); margin-top: var(--s6); }
.prose h3 { font-size: var(--t-h3); color: var(--on-dark); margin-top: var(--s5); }
.prose p { line-height: 1.8; }
.prose .drop::first-letter { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4.6rem; float: left; line-height: .8; padding: 6px 14px 0 0; color: var(--gold); }
.prose blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-h3); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--on-dark); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: var(--s4); margin: var(--s6) 0; font-style: italic; }
.prose a { color: var(--turquoise); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,140,140,.4); }
.prose a:hover { border-color: var(--turquoise); }

/* short answer block (GEO) */
.short-answer { background: var(--midnight-2); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-left: 3px solid var(--turquoise); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: var(--s4); margin: var(--s4) 0; }
.short-answer .tag { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--turquoise); }
.short-answer p { margin-top: var(--s2); color: var(--on-dark); font-size: var(--t-body-lg); line-height: 1.6; }

/* FAQ */
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.faq__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.faq__q { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--s3); padding: var(--s4) 0; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-h4); color: var(--on-dark); }
.faq__q .pm { color: var(--gold); transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq__item.open .pm { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--dur) var(--ease); color: var(--on-dark-dim); }
.faq__a div { padding-bottom: var(--s4); }

/* gallery */
.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s2); }
.gallery a { border-radius: var(--r-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.gallery a:first-child { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.gallery a:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
@media (max-width:560px){ .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* highlights list */
.highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--s4); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.highlight { display: flex; gap: var(--s3); padding: var(--s4); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: var(--r-md); transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.highlight:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.highlight .n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-h3); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.highlight h4 { font-size: var(--t-h4); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.highlight p { font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--on-dark-dim); }

/* manifesto / quote band */
.band { background: var(--midnight-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.band p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-h2); line-height: 1.35; max-width: 24ch; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; color: var(--on-dark); }
.band p em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

/* timeline (routes) */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: var(--s5); }
.timeline::before { content:""; position: absolute; left: 7px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 1px; background: var(--hairline-dark); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: var(--s5); }
.tl-item::before { content:""; position: absolute; left: -42px; top: 6px; width: 15px; height: 15px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--midnight); border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.tl-item .day { font-size: var(--t-caption); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.tl-item h4 { font-size: var(--t-h4); margin: 6px 0; }
.tl-item p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: var(--t-small); }

/* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } * { animation: none !important; } }

/* ============================================================
   MEGA-MENU (Explore) + ARCHITECTURE HUB (Levels 1–10)
   ============================================================ */
.mega { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; background: rgba(22,20,18,0.97); backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(18px); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-10px); transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), visibility var(--dur); z-index: 90; }
.mega.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.mega__inner { padding: var(--s5) var(--s4); }
.mega__head { margin-bottom: var(--s4); padding-bottom: var(--s3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.mega__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--t-h3); color: var(--on-dark); }
.mega__title:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mega__intro { color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-size: var(--t-small); margin-top: 8px; max-width: 60ch; }
.mega__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 6px var(--s4); }
@media (max-width: 1200px){ .mega__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
.mega__l { display: block; font-size: var(--t-small); color: var(--on-dark-dim); padding: 7px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.mega__l:hover { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 1080px){ .mega { display: none; } }

.arch-index { position: sticky; top: 80px; z-index: 6; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: var(--s3) 0; margin-bottom: var(--s5); background: rgba(22,20,18,0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); }
.arch-index a { font-size: var(--t-caption); color: var(--on-dark-dim); padding: 7px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 100px; transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.arch-index a span { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 4px; }
.arch-index a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--on-dark); }
.arch-sec { padding: var(--s6) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); scroll-margin-top: 150px; }
.arch-sec:first-child { border-top: none; }
.arch-sec__head { display: flex; gap: var(--s4); align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: var(--s5); }
.arch-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; opacity: .55; flex-shrink: 0; }
.arch-sec__head h2 { font-size: var(--t-h2); margin: 6px 0 10px; }
.arch-sec__head p { color: var(--on-dark-dim); max-width: 62ch; }
.arch-groups { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--s5); }
@media (max-width: 900px){ .arch-groups { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.arch-group { scroll-margin-top: 150px; }
.arch-group h3 { font-size: var(--t-h4); margin-bottom: var(--s3); padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); color: var(--on-dark); }
.arch-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.arch-chip { font-size: var(--t-small); padding: 7px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-dark); border-radius: 100px; color: var(--on-dark-dim); transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.arch-chip--link { color: var(--on-dark); cursor: pointer; }
.arch-chip--link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE PAGES (imported long-reads) — re-skinned to Kvazar
   ============================================================ */
.article-page { background: var(--ivory); color: #1a1f2b; }
.article-page .wrap { max-width: var(--article); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s3); }
.article-page header.hero { background: var(--midnight); color: var(--ivory); padding: 140px 0 72px; }
.article-page .kicker { font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.article-page header.hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin: 0 0 20px; color: var(--ivory); }
.article-page .standfirst { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.4rem); color: var(--on-dark-dim); font-style: italic; margin: 0; max-width: 640px; }
.article-page .meta { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; color: var(--on-dark-faint); margin-top: 24px; font-style: normal; }
.article-page article { padding: 54px 0 30px; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.article-page article h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 1.95rem); line-height: 1.2; margin: 52px 0 8px; color: var(--midnight); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.article-page article h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 34px 0 6px; color: var(--midnight); }
.article-page article p { margin: 14px 0; }
.article-page article ul, .article-page article ol { margin: 14px 0; padding-left: 24px; }
.article-page article li { margin: 8px 0; }
.article-page a { color: #1d8f88; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,140,140,.35); }
.article-page a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--turquoise); }
.article-page .answer { background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid var(--turquoise); padding: 18px 22px; margin: 16px 0 8px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(22,20,18,.05); }
.article-page .answer strong { color: var(--midnight); }
.article-page .toc { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .95rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e4ddd0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 24px; margin: 30px 0; }
.article-page .toc b { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--midnight); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.article-page .toc a { display: inline-block; margin: 3px 14px 3px 0; border: none; }
.article-page .pullquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--midnight); font-style: italic; margin: 44px 0; padding: 0 0 0 4px; }
.article-page .pullquote::before { content: "«"; color: var(--gold); }
.article-page .pullquote::after { content: "»"; color: var(--gold); }
.article-page .fact { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .95rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e4ddd0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 22px; margin: 24px 0; }
.article-page .fact b { color: var(--midnight); }
.article-page .faq details { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e4ddd0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 4px 20px; margin: 10px 0; }
.article-page .faq summary { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 0; color: var(--midnight); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.article-page .faq p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.article-page .related { background: var(--midnight); color: var(--ivory); border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px 30px 14px; margin: 54px 0 10px; }
.article-page .related h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.article-page .related ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.article-page .related li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding: 13px 0; }
.article-page .related a { color: var(--ivory); border: none; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.article-page .related a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.article-page .related .lbl { display: block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--turquoise); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.article-page .cta { font-family: var(--font-body); text-align: center; margin: 46px 0 8px; padding: 32px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e4ddd0; border-radius: 14px; }
.article-page .cta p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--stone-light); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.article-page .cta a { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold); color: var(--midnight); font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 30px; border: none; }
.article-page .cta a:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); }
.article-page footer.legal { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--stone-light); border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd0; padding: 24px 0 60px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* fallback gradient behind every async image */
.ph { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2521 0%, #161412 60%, #24201d 100%); position: relative; }
.ph::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background-image: radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20% 30%, rgba(181,106,66,.5), transparent), radial-gradient(1px 1px at 70% 60%, rgba(243,238,228,.4), transparent), radial-gradient(1px 1px at 45% 80%, rgba(15,140,140,.4), transparent); }

/* chip-links — compact index of sibling pages (city/food/spoke hubs) */
.chip-links { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:8px; }
.chip-links a {
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink); background:var(--panel); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:30px; padding:9px 18px; text-decoration:none; transition:all .2s var(--ease,ease);
}
.chip-links a:hover { border-color:var(--warm); color:var(--warm); transform:translateY(-1px); }

/* ============ PHOTO SLOTS — replaceable image placeholders in articles ============ */
.photo-slot { margin: 40px 0; }
.photo-slot--hero { margin: 32px 0 14px; }
.photo-slot__frame { aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; }
.photo-slot img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 16px; }
.photo-slot__hint { font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(243,238,228,.72); }
.photo-slot figcaption { font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; }

/* Mobile Safari silently zooms (and breaks layout) on any form field under 16px */
input, textarea, select { font-size: 16px; }

/* ============ CONTRAST PASS — legible text over photos site-wide ============ */
/* Taller, stronger scrims so captions read on ANY image (bright / busy / light). */
.exp-card__body {
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(22,20,18,.96) 0%, rgba(22,20,18,.80) 45%, rgba(22,20,18,0) 100%);
  padding-top: 72px;
}
.explore-card::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,.18) 0%, rgba(22,20,18,.58) 55%, rgba(22,20,18,.92) 100%); }
.city-card::after    { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,0) 14%, rgba(22,20,18,.55) 52%, rgba(22,20,18,.95) 100%); }
.story-card::after   { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,.2) 0%, rgba(22,20,18,.5) 48%, rgba(22,20,18,.93) 100%); }
/* UGC tiles had no scrim at all under the caption */
.ugc::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,20,18,0) 42%, rgba(22,20,18,.88) 100%); }
.ugc figcaption { z-index:2; }

/* Brighten the dim/faint caption text that sits on imagery */
.exp-card .det, .story-card .meta, .city-card p, .explore-card p { color: rgba(243,238,228,.9); }
.ugc figcaption { color: rgba(243,238,228,.95); }

/* Text-shadow safety net for every title / kicker / caption over a photo */
.exp-card h3, .story-card h3, .city-card h3, .explore-card h3, .page-hero h1,
.exp-card .cat, .story-card .cat, .city-card .kicker, .explore-card .num,
.exp-card .det, .story-card .meta, .city-card p, .explore-card p,
.story-card .meta, .ugc figcaption, .ugc figcaption b {
  text-shadow: 0 1px 16px rgba(18,15,12,.6), 0 1px 3px rgba(18,15,12,.45);
}
/* Gold kickers/cats need a touch more lift to stay crisp on light photos */
.exp-card .cat, .story-card .cat, .city-card .kicker { text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(18,15,12,.75), 0 0 2px rgba(18,15,12,.5); }

/* ============ MODERN SILK ROAD — palette extensions (garnet · azure) ============ */
:root {
  --garnet:        #8E2F3F; /* Гранатовый — premium / highlight accent */
  --garnet-bright: #C76872; /* garnet on dark surfaces */
  --azure:         #2F6FA3; /* Лазурная плитка — secondary accent / hover */
  --azure-bright:  #6F93C4;
  --terracotta:    #B56A42; /* Терракота — warm decorative (eyebrows, kickers) */
  --sandstone:     #D6C6A8; /* Песчаный камень — light UI / borders */
  --limestone:     #E8E0D1;
}
/* Two button styles = the 10% accent (turquoise + garnet) */
.btn--gold { background: var(--garnet); color: #F3EEE4; }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--garnet-bright); color: #F3EEE4; transform: translateY(-2px); }
/* Hero highlight word — premium garnet pop on the warm-dark hero */
.hero__title .glow { color: var(--garnet-bright); }
/* Section accents lean garnet for a museum / NatGeo feel */
.band p em { color: var(--garnet-bright); }
/* Light-section eyebrow keeps a readable warm-dark terracotta */
.section--light .eyebrow, .section--light .eyebrow::before { color: #8a4a2c; }

/* ===================== THEME SYSTEM — light (default) · dark (optional) ===================== */
:root{
  --page-bg:#F3EEE4; --panel:#FFFFFF; --panel-2:#ECE4D4;
  --ink:#1C1A18; --ink-dim:#5E574E; --ink-faint:#8A8073;
  --line:rgba(28,26,24,.12);
  --accent:#0F8C8C; --premium:#8E2F3F; --warm:#8A4A2C;
}
html[data-theme="dark"]{
  --page-bg:#161412; --panel:#211D1A; --panel-2:#1D1916;
  --ink:#F3EEE4; --ink-dim:rgba(243,238,228,.74); --ink-faint:rgba(243,238,228,.5);
  --line:rgba(214,198,168,.16);
  --accent:#3CB6B2; --premium:#C76872; --warm:#C2864E;
}

/* page surfaces follow the theme */
body{ background:var(--page-bg); color:var(--ink); }
.section-head p, .lead{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.eyebrow{ color:var(--warm); } .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--warm); opacity:.85; }

.section--light{ background:var(--panel-2); color:var(--ink); }
.section--light h1,.section--light h2,.section--light h3,.section--light h4{ color:var(--ink); }
.section--light .lead,.section--light .section-head p{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.section--light .eyebrow{ color:var(--warm); } .section--light .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--warm); }

.atlas-card{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); color:var(--ink); }
.atlas-card h4{ color:var(--ink); } .atlas-card p{ color:var(--ink-dim); } .atlas-card .ico{ color:var(--accent); }
.section--light .atlas-card{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); }
.section--light .atlas-card h4{ color:var(--ink); } .section--light .atlas-card p{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.section--light .atlas-card .ico{ color:var(--accent); }

.chip-links a{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); color:var(--ink); }
.chip-links a:hover{ border-color:var(--warm); color:var(--warm); }

/* article pages follow the theme */
.article-page{ background:var(--page-bg); color:var(--ink); }
.article-page article h2,.article-page article h3{ color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .answer{ background:var(--panel); border:1px solid var(--line); border-left:4px solid var(--accent); box-shadow:none; color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .answer strong{ color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .toc{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); }
.article-page .toc b{ color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .pullquote{ color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .fact{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); }
.article-page .fact b{ color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .faq details{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); }
.article-page .faq summary{ color:var(--ink); }
.article-page .cta{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); }
.article-page .cta p{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.article-page a{ color:var(--accent); }
.article-page footer.legal{ color:var(--ink-faint); border-top-color:var(--line); }

/* shared editorial blocks */
.short-answer{ background:var(--panel); border-color:var(--line); }
.short-answer p{ color:var(--ink); }
.faq,.faq__item{ border-color:var(--line); }
.faq__q{ color:var(--ink); } .faq__a{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.prose{ color:var(--ink-dim); } .prose h2,.prose h3,.prose blockquote{ color:var(--ink); }

/* ALWAYS-DARK anchors — re-assert light text (body text now follows the theme) */
.site-header, .hero, .page-hero, .constellation, .newsletter, .band,
.site-footer, .mega, .drawer, .lang__menu, .search-overlay{ color:var(--on-dark-dim); }
.hero__title, .page-hero h1, .newsletter h2, .constellation h2, .band p{ color:var(--on-dark); }
.hero__sub, .page-hero .lead, .newsletter .lead, .constellation .section-head p{ color:var(--on-dark-dim); }
.hero .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow, .constellation .eyebrow, .newsletter .eyebrow, .map-panel__head .eyebrow{ color:#C2864E; }
.hero .eyebrow::before, .page-hero .eyebrow::before, .constellation .eyebrow::before, .newsletter .eyebrow::before{ background:#C2864E; }
.site-footer h5, .footer-brand .brand__name, .drawer__menu a{ color:var(--on-dark); }
.nav__link{ color:var(--on-dark-dim); }

/* photo cards: text is ALWAYS light (they sit on dark-scrimmed photos) */
.story-card h3,.story-card--lead h3,.city-card h3,.exp-card h3,.explore-card h3{ color:#F3EEE4; }
.story-card .meta,.city-card p,.exp-card .det,.explore-card p{ color:rgba(243,238,228,.9); }
.ugc figcaption{ color:rgba(243,238,228,.95); }

/* theme toggle */
.theme-toggle svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }

/* ============ CONTRAST PASS 2 — dark-first components that sit on theme surfaces ============ */
/* search-scope: category chips on hub pages follow the theme… */
.search-scope span{ color:var(--ink-faint); }
.search-scope b{ color:var(--warm); }
/* …but inside the dark hero they stay light */
.hero .search-scope span{ color:var(--on-dark-faint); }
.hero .search-scope b{ color:var(--gold-soft); }

/* explore.html architecture blocks */
.arch-index{ background:rgba(243,238,228,.9); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
html[data-theme="dark"] .arch-index{ background:rgba(22,20,18,.85); }
.arch-index a{ color:var(--ink-dim); border-color:var(--line); }
.arch-index a span{ color:var(--warm); }
.arch-index a:hover{ border-color:var(--warm); color:var(--ink); }
.arch-sec{ border-top-color:var(--line); }
.arch-sec__head p{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.arch-sec__head h2{ color:var(--ink); }
.arch-num{ color:var(--warm); }
.arch-group h3{ color:var(--ink); border-bottom-color:var(--line); }
.arch-chip{ color:var(--ink-dim); border-color:var(--line); }
.arch-chip--link{ color:var(--ink); }
.arch-chip--link:hover{ border-color:var(--warm); color:var(--warm); }

/* timeline · highlights · facts on theme surfaces */
.tl-item p{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.tl-item .day{ color:var(--warm); }
.tl-item h4{ color:var(--ink); }
.timeline::before{ background:var(--line); }
.tl-item::before{ background:var(--page-bg); border-color:var(--warm); }
.highlight{ border-color:var(--line); }
.highlight p{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
.highlight h4{ color:var(--ink); }
.highlight .n{ color:var(--warm); }
.highlight:hover{ border-color:var(--warm); }
.facts{ border-top-color:var(--line); }
.facts .fact .n{ color:var(--warm); }
.facts .fact .l{ color:var(--ink-dim); }
/* …re-assert light when these sit inside dark anchors */
.hero .facts .fact .n, .page-hero .facts .fact .n{ color:#C2864E; }
.hero .facts .fact .l, .page-hero .facts .fact .l{ color:var(--on-dark-dim); }
.constellation .tl-item p, .newsletter .tl-item p{ color:var(--on-dark-dim); }

/* ============ DARK-ANCHOR GUARANTEE — heroes & photo cards stay dark even without photos ============ */
/* .ph (declared late) was overriding position:absolute on bg layers — restore stacking */
.hero__bg.ph, .page-hero__bg.ph, .explore-card__bg.ph, .city-card__bg.ph, .story-card__bg.ph { position: absolute; }
/* solid warm-dark base behind every hero and photo card: if the photo dies, the anchor stays dark */
.hero, .page-hero { background: #161412; }
.explore-card, .city-card, .story-card, .exp-card, .ugc {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2521 0%, #161412 60%, #24201d 100%);
}
/* article hero already solid (header.hero), keep as is */