Turkmen culture is a vibrant canvas painted with rich traditions and symbolic hues. Among these, the color red stands out as a profound symbol.

A Turkmen-style water mill was called a Degirmen. It was set up by the river, and the main thing about it was a big wooden wheel.

The Amu Darya is the largest river in Turkmenistan and Central Asia. It is the most significant source of water for irrigation in the region. In the recent past, the Amu Darya flowed into the Aral Sea. At the moment, its water is almost completely used for agricultural needs.

Hidden in the sands of Ahal Province, just 20 km north of Baherden, lies one of Turkmenistan’s most enigmatic archaeological sites — Shahrislam, once known in medieval texts as Fortress Tak-Yazyr.

In this exploration of Turkmen culinary heritage, we’ll delve into the traditional method of making butter using a churner – a practice deeply rooted in nomadic Turkmen life.