Top Destinations Turkmenistan
Ashgabat - Introduction | ||
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Situated at the foot of the Kopet Dag Mountains, Ashgabat, capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, lies in the Akhal Tekin oasis on the border of the Karakum Desert. Ashgabat is a relatively young city, growing out of an aul (Turkmen village) in 1818. The name of the city is believed to derive from the Persian Ashk-abad... Next >>> |
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Merv - Introduction | ||
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Merv is an archaeological site in the country of Turkmenistan. The city was a major oasis in Central Asia and is also said to have been the largest city in the world in the twelfth century, albeit for a brief period. With a population of about 130,000 residents, Merv is a... Next >>> |
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