Turkmenistan also sits at the heart of the Silk Road, and Merv, an oasis city which began as a trading centre around 4,000 years ago, is a UNESCO-protected world heritage site well worth visiting.

Caroline Westbrook Published April 22, 2025 11:27am Updated April 22, 2025 4:10pm Comments Turkmenistan is shrouded in mystery (Picture: Getty Images) ...

Ancient Merv, in modern-day Turkmenistan, is one of the most important cities along the Silk Roads of Central Asia. Founded around the 6th century BCE, it flourished as an administrative, trading, ...

Join us on a captivating tour through Turkmenistan, a land full of wonders waiting to be explored. From awe-inspiring natural landscapes to unique cultural landmarks, this video takes you through ...

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Turkmenistan and discover its hidden gems and fascinating places that many travelers overlook. From ancient ruins to stunning natural wonders, Turkmenistan ...

The TAPI pipeline is a major regional project that aims to transport Turkmenistan’s gas through Afghanistan to Pakistan and India. This project was launched in 2015 in Merv, Turkmenistan, by the ...

The leaders of Iran and Turkmenistan have called for strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of gas swaps and transportation. In a phone call on February 10 with Gurbanguly ...

Tourism plays a crucial role in the economic development of any country, and in Turkmenistan, great efforts have been made to develop this sector,” Agamuradov stated. He also highlighted the growing ...

TEHRAN - The Mausoleum of Ahmad Sanjar, located within the historic city of Merv in Turkmenistan, and the Mausoleum of Oljaytu, famously known as the Soltaneyeh Dome, situated in Iran's Zanjan ...

Positioned at a crossroads of ancient civilisations, Turkmenistan sets the stage for an epic biopic of world history. Located in Central Asia on the east coast of the Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan is ...

To the south of present-day Turkmenistan, near the modern town of Mary, lie the remnants of what was once one of the most important oasis cities on the Silk Road. So significant was it that not only ...