Religion

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.

The Ismamyt (or Ysmamyt) Ata Memorial Complex is revered as a sacred site, situated in the Zaman village of the Georogly district in Dashoguz province.

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.

Centuries ago, in the heart of Central Asia, the ancient city of Merv was a melting pot of diverse cultures and religions like Buddhism.

Bagyr is a former village located 23 km from Ashgabat to the south west. It was annexed by the capital of Turkmenistan and is one of its districts now. There are several important and interesting historical sites there.

This Paraw Bibi Shrine is one of the most impressive and popular sites of pilgrimage in the country. It is located in western Turkmenistan approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Gizilarbat in the village of Paraw.