Turkmenistan features diverse natural sites and monuments: the Darvaza crater with its perpetual fire, ancient sites of Merv and Nisa, ornate mausoleums, Kow-Ata underground lake, Yangykala canyon with colorful cliffs, the Kopet Dag mountains, and the Karakum desert. The capital Ashgabat showcases contemporary architecture in white marble.
Darvaza, Turkmenistan
Natural cavity where continuous fire has burned since a gas exploration accident in 1971, located in the Karakum Desert.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
A monumental 75-meter tower inaugurated in 1998 in the capital, featuring a rotating restaurant at the top and an observation platform.
Western Turkmenistan
A 60-kilometer deep valley characterized by pink, red, and white cliffs formed over 5.5 million years ago.
Mary, Turkmenistan
Major historical center on the Silk Road including remnants of several cities, with Sultan Sanjar's mausoleum built in the 12th century.
Baharly, Turkmenistan
An underground water body 65 meters deep within a limestone cave, maintaining a constant temperature of 33 to 37 degrees.
Kipchak, Turkmenistan
Funeral monument topped with a gold dome built in 2006 for Saparmyrat Nyýazow, who led Turkmenistan from 1990 to 2006.
Balkan, Turkmenistan
Coastal protected area along the Caspian Sea including the Ogurjaly sanctuary, with rich marine biodiversity.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Archaeological site dating back to the 3rd century BC, consisting of ruins of a Parthian fortified city with palaces, temples, and administrative buildings.
Southern Turkmenistan
Mountain range stretching 600 kilometers forming the natural border between Turkmenistan and Iran, with peaks reaching 2800 meters.
Dasoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Former medieval capital with Kutlug Timur minaret and various historical mausoleums dating from the 11th to the 16th century.
Koytendag Mountains, Turkmenistan
Limestone surface with the world's largest concentration of dinosaur tracks, located in the eastern mountain range.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The largest open-air market in Central Asia with sections dedicated to textiles, food, electronics, and traditional Turkmen products.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Central 118-meter tower constructed in white marble in 2001. The monument features five entrances, gold elements, and traditional Turkmen patterns on its facades.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Museum showcasing the national collection of traditional Turkmen carpets, including historical pieces and modern textile creations.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Cultural institution displaying archaeological collections covering 6000 years of regional history, from the Jeytun period to contemporary times. The building houses thematic rooms.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Ottoman-style religious structure built in white marble. The mosque includes four minarets and a central dome decorated with geometric patterns.
Balkan, Turkmenistan
Protected area located in Balkan province, characterized by its mountain ecosystems.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Administrative center where civil marriage ceremonies are held. The building contains reception rooms, civil registry offices, and ceremonial spaces.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Sports facility dedicated to breeding and showcasing Akhal-Teke horses, with training tracks and exhibition areas for these equines.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Public aerial transport installation linking the city center to the Kopet Dag mountains over a distance of 3.5 kilometers with cabins for 8 passengers.
Turkmenistan
Ruins of a Bronze Age city with defensive structures, administrative buildings, and burial areas dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.
Central Turkmenistan
Desert expanse of 350,000 square kilometers composed of sand dunes, saline depressions, and clay areas with a dry continental climate.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Large indoor market located in central Ashgabat with local craft shops and several restaurants serving Turkmen cuisine.
Kunya-Urgench, Turkmenistan
Vertical tower of 60 meters built in the 14th century, a notable example of medieval Islamic architecture in Central Asia.
Merv, Turkmenistan
Ancient fortified city dating back to the 6th century BC, with earthen enclosure walls and defensive structures.
Merv, Turkmenistan
Set of ruins dating from the 11th to 12th century comprising mosques, palaces, and administrative buildings from the Seljuk period.
Mary, Turkmenistan
This museum displays archaeological collections from Merv excavations as well as art objects, costumes, and Turkmen ethnographic documents.
Ahal and Mary, Turkmenistan
Protected area in Ahal and Mary provinces, presenting characteristic biodiversity of Central Asian ecosystems.