Tag Archives: Ashgabat

The Silk Road

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Agingadventurer

Merv is sometimes listed as Merw and is located in the territory of Mary in Turkmenistan. Two of the major Silk Road routes merged just outside this prosperous city and it was perhaps the third largest city of all back … Continue reading →

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The City of White Marble

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Agingadventurer

Asgabat, Turkmenistan looks like it could be a 3D movie set that is currently not being used other than the traffic circling the roundabouts with massive sculptures. It is a clean and beautiful all white marbled city with gold atop … Continue reading →

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