Monuments of Turkmenistan
Explore the iconic monuments that define Turkmenistan's architectural landscape and national identity.
Ancient Merv
The oldest known city in Central Asia, founded 4,000 years ago on the Murgab River, once the world's largest city with half a million people in the 12th century.
Ancient Nisa
An ancient Parthian city 15 km west of Ashgabat, once the capital of the Parthian Empire 2,000 years ago, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kunya-Urgench
An ancient city that once covered 1,500 hectares on the Amu Darya River, called the 'Heart of the World' a thousand years ago, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Darvaza Gas Crater
Known as the 'Door to Hell,' a 60-meter wide burning gas crater in the Karakum Desert that has been aflame since 1971.
Kow-Ata Underground Lake
A remarkable natural cave near Balkanabat with warm underground thermal springs at 35°C, rich in minerals and believed to have healing properties.
Yangykala Canyon
The 'Fiery Fortresses' - a stunning 24-kilometer canyon in northwestern Turkmenistan, often called the 'Grand Canyon of Central Asia.'