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Stories, guides and insights from the heart of Central Asia

Abiverd and Serakhs — The Forgotten Titans of Greater Khorasan
Abiverd and Serakhs — The Forgotten Titans of Greater Khorasan On the vast plains where the foothills of the Kopetdag

Kunya-Urgench — The Unconquered Phoenix of Khwarazm
Welcome to a city whose history resembles an epic drama of grandeur, betrayal, incredible fortitude, and eternal rebirth. Kunya-Urgench (Old

Dekhistan — The Majestic ‘Ghost City’ in the Heart of the Misrian Plain
If Merv is the cradle of history and Kunya-Urgench a symbol of resilience, then Dekhistan (ancient Mashad-Misrian) is the most

Mashad-ata Necropolis — The Sacred Mystery of the ‘Sons of Iskander’ in the Silence of Dekhistan
Five to seven kilometres north of the majestic yet formidable walls of ancient Dekhistan, amidst shifting sands and the sun-cracked

Nokhur — The Mountain Citadel of Iskander’s Heirs and the Mystery of the Horned Necropolis
High within the misty embrace of the Kopetdag Range, where crags pierce the clouds and the air is thick with

New Nisa — The Living Heart of the Parthian Oikumene
If Old Nisa (Mithradatkert) was a secluded “Olympus” for kings and gods, then New Nisa was its earthly manifestation —

Old Nisa — The Sacred Abode of the Parthian Kings
Welcome to the foothills of the majestic Kopetdag Mountains, where, upon a high natural plateau, lie the ruins that serve

Gonur Depe — The Abode of Kings and Magi of the Forgotten Oxus Civilisation
If you once thought that the history of great civilisations was limited to Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China, then the

Darvaza: A Radiance in the Heart of the Karakum — A Journey to the ‘Gates of Hell’
Turkmenistan is a country with rich cultural traditions rooted in ancient history. Three main symbols of Turkmen culture are carpets, horses, and hospitality.
Turkmen Carpets
The Turkmen carpet is not just an interior item but a national symbol depicted on the flag and emblem.