Along the sacred routes of Central Asia: Turkmenistan
Pilgrimage was once a true trial – long and unpredictable, demanding time, endurance, and inner focus. Today, this journey has become more accessible, and the shrines themselves have taken on renewed significance.
Happy Holy Month of Ramadan!
The Travel+Leisure Central Asia team warmly congratulates you on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. May this month become a special journey inward: a time of silence, mindfulness, and simple joys. May your path be filled with light, your thoughts be clear, and each day be enriched with kindness and harmony.
Akhal-Teke Horses of Turkmenistan
This breed is one of the oldest in the world and comes from the southern regions of present-day Turkmenistan.
5th Issue of Travel + Leisure Asia: Pilgrimage Sites in Central Asia
In this issue, we explore journeys to sacred places. Slow. Thoughtful. Rooted in the region’s traditions.
Legends of Koytendag
Mysterious caves on the steep slopes of rocky mountains – each ready to narrate its own legend to those in search of adventure. A land that takes your breath away with its impassable Koytendag mountains.
Turkmenistan Through UNESCO’s Lens: Kunya-Urgench, Merv, and Nisa
If you are drawn to history and ancient cities, Turkmenistan is well worth discovering.
Turan Deserts: A Journey Beyond the Tourist Routes
Red sands, shimmering dunes, and traces of ancient civilizations await those seeking adventure and extraordinary landscapes in the Turan deserts.
A Symbol of the Past Era: the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
In the vast, windswept landscapes of Turkmenistan, among ancient ruins, a monumental structure rises above the plain. It is the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, known as Dar al-Akhira (the Other World). This architectural masterpiece is the hallmark of Merv, recalling the grandeur and flourishing power of the Seljuk Empire.
Dehistan: A Forgotten City of Turkmenistan on Ancient Trade Routes
An abandoned city in western Turkmenistan, Dehistan preserves the memory of caravan routes and medieval urban life.
Cities That Followed the River: The History of Ancient Merv
Why did the cities of Ancient Merv not disappear but instead “move” along with the river, and how did this phenomenon make it possible to preserve monuments from several historical periods—from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages?