Ashgabat, Capital city in Central Asia, Turkmenistan
Ashgabat extends between the Karakum Desert and Kopetdag mountain range, featuring extensive white marble buildings across its urban landscape.
The Russian military established the city as a fortress in 1881, leading to its development as an administrative center for the Transcaspian region.
The National Museum of Turkmenistan preserves extensive collections of archaeological artifacts, textiles, and historical documents representing Central Asian heritage.
The Karakum Canal, reaching the city in 1962, supplies water to residential areas and industrial facilities through an extensive distribution network.
The city holds records for the highest density of white marble buildings and contains multiple structures recognized by Guinness World Records.
Location: Turkmenistan
Inception: 1881
Elevation above the sea: 219 m
Website: http://ashgabat.gov.tm/en/
Website: http://ashgabat.gov.tm/en
GPS coordinates: 37.95000,58.38333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:09
Karakum Canal
59.9 km
Arch of Neutrality
1.5 km
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
2.3 km
Ashgabat Stadium
3.8 km
Oguzhan Palace
1.8 km
Turkmenistan Tower
16 km
Turkmen Carpet Museum
1.1 km
Jeitun
23.1 km
Independence Monument
7.7 km
Olympic Stadium
5.1 km
Yyldyz Hotel
4.9 km
Ruhyýet Palace
2 km
Köpetdag Nature Reserve
26 km
Russian Bazaar, Ashgabat
958 m
Altyn Asyr Bazaar
11 km
World of Turkmenbashi Tales
3.2 km
Ashgabat Memorial Complex
6.1 km
Ashgabat (park)
1.4 km
Turkmenistan Cultural Centre
8.1 km
Lenin Monument
1.2 km
A.S. Pushkin
1.3 km
St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Ashgabat
3.6 km
Mollanepes Theatre
998 m
Копетдазьке водосховище
56.2 km
Magtymguly Musical and Drama Theater
1.2 km
Пам'ятник Тарасові Шевченку
1.3 km
Fortalezas Partas de Nisa
16.3 km
Old Nissa (Nusay)
15.1 kmReviews
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