At present, Ancient Merv is a designated State Historical and Cultural Park located near the modern city of Mary in Turkmenistan. Established in 1987, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
The Mausoleum of Zengi Baba, a 10th–12th century spiritual monument. In Turkmen mythology, Zengi Baba is venerated as the saint and protector of cattle, a figure deeply tied to fertility, prosperity, and the sustaining rhythm of life.
From above, thin, winding lines stretch across the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains.
They’re qanats — ancient underground aqueducts.
The walls and minarets of the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque are adorned with verses from Ruhnama, a book written by the first president of Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan became a UNESCO member in 1993, and the country established its National Commission for UNESCO in 1997.
In this material, we decided, on the one hand, to provide an official overview of the cities of Turkmenistan, and on the other hand, to discuss them from a tourism perspective.
Nestled in the southern outskirts of Ashgabat, Independence Park stands as a captivating attraction near 10-Anniversary of Prosperity Avenue and Archabil Avenue.
In Ashgabat, every street, every structure is a brushstroke on the canvas of cultural richness. Explore the city where the past and the present harmonize, and the artistry of innovation unfolds at every step.
The Bahai religion originated in Iran in the middle of the 19th century and came to Turkmenistan even before Russian Empire advances into its territory.