Parzdepe or Parz-Depe is the ancient urban-type settlement which is located in Turkmenistan approximately 12 km northwest of the walls of another significant historical sight New Nisa. The settlement consists of a shahristan (city), a citadel, and a suburb. The citadel…
Dayahatyn caravanserai
Dayahatyn, also known as Dayakhatyn or Daya-khatyn (referred to as Bai Khatyn in folk), is a medieval caravanserai located on the left bank of the Amu Darya River approximately 170 km northwest of the city of Turkmenabat in Lebap welaýaty near…
Margush-Margiana-Gonur Depe
Margush was the first agricultural civilisation appeared in the delta of Murgab River as back as 7 millennium BC. Fertile silt coming from mountains, abundance of water and moderate climate had created favorable conditions for good crops and the progress of…
Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque in Anau (Anew)
The Seyit Jamal-ad-Din mosque is part of a medieval complex, which includes, in addition to it, a mausoleum and a number of other buildings. The complex is located near the modern city of Anau, a few kilometers from Ashgabat, the capital…
Anau Mosque
Anau Mosque is 40 minutes by car south east of Ashgabat. This site includes the remains of the ancient settlement of Anau-Depe and fortress of “Gatar”. The name Annau derives “Abi-Nau” “new water” from Persian. This place was already inhabited in…
Monuments of Kunya-Urgench
Mausoleum of Turabeg Khanum The Mausoleum of Turabeg Khanum has an imposing south facing portal, some 25m high. Behind this is a domed lobby, with a spiral staircase (locked to visitors) to the right. The main chamber beyond is hexagonal in plan,…
Kunya-Urgench
Kunya-Urgench also known as Old Urgench in Turkmenistan is an ancient city that stands as a testament to the region’s rich history and cultural significance. Once a glorious capital of the medieval Khorezmshah Empire, the biggest Muslim empire of the late…
Old Nisa
Old Nisa, also known as Parthaunisa, is an ancient historical site located near Ashgabat, the capital city of Turkmenistan. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Nisa holds immense historical and archaeological significance, representing the rich cultural heritage of…
Nokhur village
Our country has a unique and very rich nature. Our mountains with soaring cliffs and valleys, our endless sandy deserts, our rippling seas and rivers, and our mountain springs with honey water give the nature of our land a unique beauty….
Ancient Merv
Central Asia is home to many ancient cities that are more than 2,000 years old. Some of them still exist and flourish, while others have been abandoned and ruined. Among the latter is Merv, one of the most special and most…
