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.
Ancient Merv — The Great Legacy of the Silk Road and the ‘Mother of the World’
Ancient Merv is one of Central Asia’s most significant archaeological monuments and a major city on the Great Silk Road. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.
City History
Merv is one of Central Asia’s oldest cities with over 4000 years of history. Founded in the 6th century BC, the city was the capital of various empires throughout the centuries: