Turkmenistan Tour- Best Way To Explore The Stunning Tourist Attractions Of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is one of the most baffling and mysterious countries in the world. Partly because of its location in the mysterious Central Asia itself which has been a land inhabited since the dawn of mankind, and secondly because of its strict government regime and restrictions.

Turkmenistan has been at the crossroad of a number of civilizations where many communities co-existed at once. Majority of the country is dominated by the desert area, the largest one being the Karakum Desert. The country has many things to explore, some of which are:

·        1. Darvaza Gas Crater

Also pronounced as Dervaza Gas Crater or Darweze, this is a vast burning pit that’s been lit for over four decades. During a drilling exploration exercise, the ground suddenly collapsed leaving behind this huge crater which emitted poisonous gas. To counter the effect, it was set of fire and has been burning since then. It is a major tourist Attraction In Turkmenistan which looks intriguing even in the pictures.

·        2. Gonur Depe

Gonur Depe is one of the famous archaeological sites in Turkmenistan which preserves the ruins of settlements that date back to early Bronze Age. It is about 60 km from the historic site of Merv and was reportedly the capital or a major settlement of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex.

·        3. Merv

Merv was previously a major oasis city located along the Silk Road route on the site of which various cities existed from time to time. Starting from Alexander The Great (rather a legend), it came under various ruling dynasty including Mongols, Uzbeks, Arabs etc. Today, the remains left behind are considered the most significant in entire Central Asia, because of which it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

·       4.  Mary Regional Museum

In close distance to the archaeological site of Merv is Mary Regional Museum. The white-marble palace building houses many of the antiquities discovered or excavated from the site along with a large unique collection of Turkmen jewellery, carpets, decorated yurts, and various form of artworks. This makes it the best museum outside of Ashgabat, the capital city. 

 5.  Ashgabat National Museum

With over 500,000 antique and valuable items on display, the national museum of Turkmenistan is arguably one of the important and profound museums in entire Central Asia. The exhibits include art, paintings, fabrics, ancient utensils, weapons, jewellery, and rare geological finds.

·        6. Independence Monument

The monument which is built on an area covering 80,000 sq meters is one of its kind extravagant structures. With the constant renovation, this place has transformed into a public landscaped park with numerous green space and fountains. In the middle of the area, there is a towering minaret plated with gold and white which is surrounded by 27 statues of Turkmen soldiers.

·        7. Turkmen Carpet Museum

Located in the capital city where a number of museums are located, the Carpet Museum stands out. With more than 2,000 ancient rugs which is inclusive of a stunning wine coloured carpet with a size of 300 sq m, the museum is a Guinness World Record holder. The rugs and other exhibits are constantly renovated at the museum.

Besides the above, you can visit other Turkmenistan Attractions spread throughout the country. Another advantage of visiting Turkmenistan is as it is visited by very few numbers of tourists, you can explore the places in seclusion away from the crowds. If you’re planning for a Turkmenistan Tour, kindly contact Minzifa Travel today and we’ll send you the best packages.