The largely arid country of southern Uzbekistan, dominated by the Kara-Kum desert in its center with mountains in the west and east. The country is home to some Gas largest oil and natural world and is a major cotton producer.

Historically, Turkmenistan has seen conquerors from Alexander Great to the Arab Muslims to Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, but maintained its identity, nomadic horse until then Soviet domination. In the years following the communist language and culture of Turkmenistan made a strong recovery.

The Turkmen people are legendary horsemen and their tall, powerful horses were prized by the Chinese in antiquity. The National Crafts in the manufacture of carpets and rugs are popular in Turkmenistan the world for its wonderful grounds and crafts exceptional. An extension of nomadic life, the people, the rugs were

For tourists, Turkmenistan is the archaeological garden of delights. The remains of civilizations that have been swallowed by the centuries are everywhere found. In hills, in dry riverbeds, in caves all over the country you can find tools, domestic utensils and works of bone, stone, ceramics and metals. Ruins of earthen houses and mountain fortresses remaining as 50 centuries ago.

A visit to Turkmenistan should include a stay in the city of the ancient Silk Road from Merv. This is one of the archaeological wonders, is actually built 4 cities in different times, a testament to the oases of the "carrying capacity as an important center along the Silk Road at the time of Alexander. I kept being a commercial and cultural power for centuries before the Mongol armies destroyed the city in 1221. One of its most impressive features is now the mausoleum of Sanjar the Great, the dome of what could be the trailer of a full day of hiking.

A day excursion to the archaeological excavations Merv in Margush, where the remains of the civilization of the Bronze Age lived 3500 years ago. A palace, fire temple complex and necropolis have been excavated and museums Local contain numerous objects of gold and semiprecious stones.

The capital of Turkmenistan is the city of Ashgabat, rebuilt according to modern principles of planning City after being destroyed by an earthquake in 1948. Lush parks and hundreds of water jets create a pleasant microclimate that shields the city from the desert heat. Everyone public buildings and apartments are decorated with white marble, giving the city a unique beauty. The National Museum of Antiquities in many major cultural, and the Turkmen Carpet Museum contains many examples of world-class capacity of Turkmen carpet, one of which covers Massive 294 meters square.

In West, near the Uzbek border, is another stop along the Silk Road, Köneürgenç, rather than the general State Cultural and Historical Museum-Preserve. The famous Kulug Timur minaret is considered the largest in Central Asia, nearly 200 feet high. Another essential is Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum, with its double cupola and perfectly preserved interior tile is considered one of the most outstanding buildings in Asia.

Wonders of Nature Turkmenistan, the Caspian Sea provides recreational facilities for boaters and water sports.

Julia Feydman, has always been fascinated by the rich history of Central Asia. Over time, her passion as well as many memorable trips to the area have grown into a successful, U.S. based travel agency – East Site, Inc. Turkmenistan travel is one of the major routes her company specializes in. Visit her Central Asia travel website today and discover many more ancient jewels of the Great Silk Road.

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