Top sights in Turkmenistan

Explore desert ruins, oasis landmarks, ancient cities, bazaars, and mysterious sights shaped by the Karakum and the Silk Road.

13 sights found in Turkmenistan

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Nebit Dag Airport

Balkanabat Airport

Airport · Balkan Region

Аэропорт Балканабад — это важный узел в воздушной транспортной системе Туркменистана, обеспечивающий связь с многими странами мира. Расположенный в городе Балканабад, он является не только пунктом отправления и прибытия…

Dashoguz Airport Early A.M.

Dashoguz Airport

Airport · Daşoguz Region

Dashoguz Airport is an important communications hub in the northern part of Turkmenistan, serving as a gateway to this historically and culturally rich region. Located in the city of Dashoguz, this airport serves both…

Ashgabat Airport

International airport named after S.Turkmenbashy is on crossing of the international air lines. It has been constructed in 1994. Capacity of air terminal is 1600 passengers per hour. There are two artificial runways…

Mary International Airport

Airport · Mary Region

International airport of Mary have been completely reconstructed and equipped by the newest radio engineering systems, allowing to accept aircrafts of all types on two runways:  First runway ИВПП (18L/36R) has extent of…

Turkmenabat International Airport

Airport · Lebap Region

Turkmenabat Airport is a key facility in the air transportation system of Turkmenistan. It is used for flights on domestic routes of the country, and also serves transit and charter international flights.The airport…

Turkmenbashi International Airport

Airport · Balkan Region

Turkmenbashi International Airport, opened in April 2010 as part of the construction program of the Avaza National Tourist Zone, is a modern air terminal complex capable of handling up to 800 passengers per hour. It…

Yangykala canyon

Yangykala canyon

Sight · Balkan Region

The Yangikala Canyon is one of Turkmenistan's most impressive natural wonders. Located in the northwest of Turkmenistan, east of the city of Turkmenbashi on the road connecting it to Dashoguz, this spectacular canyon is…

The Door to Hell

Darvaza Gas crater

Sight · Ahal Region

Darvaza.Darvaza is a gas crater in Turkmenistan. But many call it the “Door to the Underworld” or the “Gates of Hell.” It is located 90 km from the village of Erbent. The diameter of the crater is approximately 60…

Karakum desert

District · Turkmenistan

The Karakum Desert should not be sold as empty romance. Its scale, heat, road timing and archaeological context require careful route discipline and a tone that respects both the landscape and the limits it imposes.

Nisa

The ancient historic city of Nisa

Historical Site · Ahal Region

Nisa is another important archaeological complex located in Turkmenistan, not far from the modern capital Ashgabat. This ancient city was inhabited as early as the 3rd century BC and is considered one of the oldest…

Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, Merv

Sultan Sanjar mausoleum

Sacred Place · Mary

Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum is a historically significant site located in Merv, Turkmenistan. It commemorates Sultan Sanjar, a prominent ruler of the Seljuk Empire from 1097 to 1157. The mausoleum is a remarkable example of…

Merv

Merv is one of the oldest and historically richest cities in Central Asia, located in present-day Turkmenistan. It was founded in the 3rd century BC and became one of the largest and most important cities on the trade…

Turkmenabad

Türkmenabat

City · Lebap Region

Türkmenabat second-large city in Turkmenistan. Till 1924 and in 1927-40 the city had the name Chardzhuy, in 1924-27 Leninsk, in 1940-92. Chardzhou, in 1992-99 Chardzhev.The great Silk way has played a huge role in the…

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