Rodoguna (c. 130 BCE) – Queen of Syria, daughter of the Parthian king Mithridates. In 141 BCE, she married Demetrius II Nicator, the king of Syria, who was a prisoner of her father at the time.

The dutar, which literally translates as ‘two strings’, is an integral part of the Turkmen nation’s centuries-old music. No celebration, be it a wedding or a public holiday, is complete without performances by folk musicians (bagshis).

The State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” is the oldest and most completely preserved of the oasis cities along the Silk Roads in Central Asia. It is located in the territory of Mary velayat of Turkmenistan. It has supported a series of urban centres since the 3rd millennium BC and played an important role […]

The highlight of your trip to Turkmenistan will be such a souvenir as a Turkmen carpet! It will remind you of your trip every time you look at it at home.

In Turkmenistan, the act of presenting bread and salt isn’t just a customary greeting; it’s a profound symbol of hospitality, friendship, and prosperity.