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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5 Central Asian Capitals: The capital of Kazakhstan – Astana The capital of Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek The capital of Tajikistan – Dushanbe The capital of Turkmenistan – Ashgabat The capital of Uzbekistan – Tashkent The capitals of Central Asia Five countries with one common past – that’s how to describe the five nations that comprise […]
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