Top sights in Turkmenistan

Darvaza Gas crater

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…

Merv is an ancient city of Turkmenistan

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…

Sultan Sanjar mausoleum

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…

Elevation 234 m

The ancient historic city of Nisa

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…

Türkmenabat

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…

Elevation 190 m

Yangykala canyon

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…