Turkmenistan
Yangykala – Turkmenistan One of the travel highlights of Turkmenistan is the stunning geological formation called Yangykala. Today, visitors to the Yangykala Canyon can walk along the rim of the canyon, marvel at the unique rock formations, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. How was the Yangykala Canyon formed? Yangykala is a […]
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Old Nisa – Brief History The ancient city of Old Nisa is located on the northern slopes of the Kopet Dag mountain range, near the modern-day city of Ashgabat. It was one of the early capitals of the Parthian Empire, one of the most powerful empires in ancient times. It was founded in the 3rd century […]
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DARVAZA – GAS CRATER ALSO KNOWN AS A “GATE OF HELL” One of the most unusual touristic highlights around the world is this burning gas crater also known as the “Gate of Hell.” Darvaza from Turkmen literally means “Gate”, and the flames from the huge crater in the middle of the desert evoke the imagination […]
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Ashgabat -Top Places to See Elevation: 200 meters Population: Around 1 million Climate: Continental Best time to visit: May and September A Brief History of Ashgabat Archeological findings in the territory of modern Ashgabat date back to the second century BC, to the settlement called Konjikala. At that time, it was a wine-producing village and […]
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