Turkmenistan

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The Kutlug-Timur minaret raises its column high above a vast flat plain of this UNESCO world heritage area.
The Kutlug-Timur minaret raises its column high above a vast flat plain of this UNESCO world heritage area.
Ashgabat is a city of white marble with very few people in evidence in the streets (admittedly it is hot right now). I think they must have revived Turkey's marble market single-handedly!
Alternatively called Derweze or the door to hell, this crater can be found in the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan, north of Ashgabat. While drilling in 1971, the Soviets tapped into this cavern filled with natural gas. They lit it thinking it would burn itself out in a matter of days. Not so, as you can see! It was mighty hot around the crater's edge, especially when there was a gust of wind. Can you see the people standing near the edge at the back in the middle? That will give you an idea of the size.
You can see the golden statue of the first president presiding over his children atop the Arch of Neutrality. He is facing the city of Ashgabat, while behind him are the mountains separating Turkmenistan from Iran. The arch of Neutrality confirms Turkmenistan's decision to stay neutral in any conflicts after they left the Soviet Union. You can take a ride up into the tower. Can you see the bottom lift on the right leg of the tower?

Populaire steden in Turkmenistan

Asjchabad
Asjchabad
Staat bekend om Musicals, Woestijnen en Paardrijden
Het gezellige Asjchabad wacht op je. Geniet hier van de musicals, het woestijnuitzicht, de monumenten en meer!
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Krasnovodsk
Krasnovodsk
Staat bekend om Zwemmen, Zee en Kerken
Hoog tijd voor een reis! Ontdek de kust, de kerken en de stranden in Krasnovodsk.
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Mary
Mary
Staat bekend om Tempels, Kasteel en Architectuur
Ben je gek van tempels, kastelen en historische erfgoed? Ga dan naar Mary!
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Chardzhou
Chardzhou
Staat bekend om Kerken, Kathedralen en Museums
Gek van kerken en musea? Plan dan een reis naar Chardzhou!
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Alternatively called Derweze or the door to hell, this crater can be found in the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan, north of Ashgabat. While drilling in 1971, the Soviets tapped into this cavern filled with natural gas. They lit it thinking it would burn itself out in a matter of days. Not so, as you can see! It was mighty hot around the crater's edge, especially when there was a gust of wind. Can you see the people standing near the edge at the back in the middle? That will give you an idea of the size.
Derweze
Staat bekend om Woestijnen, Landschap en Natuurparken
Leer Derweze echt goed kennen en ontdek hier het woestijnuitzicht en meer!
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Daşoguz
Daşoguz
Staat bekend om Winkelen
Plan je reis naar Daşoguz en kom alles te weten over de bezienswaardigheden en activiteiten in dit gebied.
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