NISA – UNEARTHING THE PARTHIAN EMPIRE’S LOST HEART
Nisa, Nisa, Nasa or Nesa (Turkmen: Gadymy Nusaý, Persian: نسا, Ancient Greek: Νισαία, also Parthaunisa) is an ancient city, the ruins of which are located near the village of Bagir, 18 km west of Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan. It consists of two settlements – New Nisa, a Parthian city in the valley, and Old […]
AKHAL-TEKE: TURKMENISTAN’S ENDURING SYMBOL OF GRACE
The Akhal-Teke horse, or Akhal-Teke (Turkmen: Ahal-teke aty), is a riding horse breed that was bred in the territory of modern Turkmenistan (Akhal-Teke) presumably about 5,000 years ago. This is the oldest of the cultivated breeds, which influenced many breeds – the Arabian, the Thoroughbred and others. Along with the Arabian, it is considered a […]
A PLACE WHERE HISTORY COMES TO LIFE – ANCIENT MERV
Merv (Turkmen: Merw; Persian: مرو), Gyaur-Kala is the most ancient known city in Central Asia, located on the banks of the Murghab River in the southeastern part of Turkmenistan, 30 km east of the modern city of Mary, near the modern city of Bayramaly. The capital of the Persian satrapy of Margiana and the Turkic […]
MARGIANA: UNEARTHING THE LOST BRONZE AGE CIVILIZATION
Margiana (Avestan Mouru; Ancient Greek Μαργιανή, Margianḗ; Ancient Persian Marguš; Pahlavi Marv; Turkmen Marguş) is a historical region in Central Asia, the center of which was ancient Merv. Margiana – (Margu, Avestan Mouru, Greek Margiana, literally “meadow” or “surrounded by thickets”, from the name of the river) – a region inhabited by Iranian tribes, probably […]
JOURNEY TO KONYE-URGENCH: TURKMENISTAN’S ANCIENT WONDER
Köne-Urgench (former names: Kunya-Urgench, Urgench, Gurganj) (Turkmen: Köneürgenç) is a city, the administrative center of the Köne-Urgench etrap of the Dashoguz velayat of Turkmenistan. It is one of the oldest cities in Turkmenistan and all of Central Asia. Translated from the Turkmen language, the name of the city means “Old Urgench”. Köne-Urgench is located 480 […]
ASHGABAT: THE MARBLE CITY’S SECRETS UNVEILED
Ashgabat, or Ashgabat (Turkmen: Aşgabat) is the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan; the largest administrative-political, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the state. It is a separate administrative-territorial unit of Turkmenistan – a city with the rights of a velayat. The history of Ashgabat begins with the Parthian city of Kondzhikala (2nd century BC […]
FALCONRY IN TURKMENISTAN: CALL OF THE SKY
Falconry, the art of capturing wild quarry in its natural environment. Originally a way of capturing food, falconry is today more synonymous with camaraderie and connecting with nature than with a subsistence way of life. Great commitment is required to train and a handle hawks and falcons – consequently falconers have developed a spiritual bond […]
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HIGHWAY ASHGABAT-MARY
Turkmenistan boosts connectivity with new highway. The key Ashgabat-Mary section of the larger Ashgabat-Turkmenabad route opened its doors in April 2024. This modern highway promises to slash travel times between Ashgabat and Mary, allowing you to reach your destination in half the time previously needed. The Ashgabat-Mary highway offers a comfortable journey for a stress-free […]
KARAKUM DESERT
The Karakum is one of the largest deserts of Central Asia that hides many unexpected, unexplained and therefore very attractive things. There are so many natural attractions that the ‘terrible’ desert can become an exciting tourist destination. When travelling across the Karakum one becomes acquainted with the fascinating world of the desert. You can down […]