In the still landscapes of Kaahka district stands the mausoleum of Meane Baba,
a sacred site linked to one of the most influential Sufi mystics of the Islamic world.
Discover the soul of Turkmenistan through its most iconic treasure — the handmade carpet.
The arrival of Islam in Central Asia marked a transformative era in the region’s history—politically, culturally, and spiritually.
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.
Discover the tale of Sheikh Attar, a legendary healer and sage whose tomb lies in the picturesque village of Nohur, nestled in Turkmenistan's Kopet Dag mountains.
Material evidence of the pre-Islamic beliefs of the nomadic tribes of Central Asia is scattered over a vast area.
The mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin is a pearl of medieval Khujand (Khojent), which, one might say, has miraculously survived to the present day.
Girls’ Education in Turkmenistan in the 20th Century: Overcoming Traditions and Pioneering Change.
Makhtumkuli Fragi is a great poet and philosopher of Turkmenistan, who left an indelible mark on the history and culture of his people.