Merv, the City in Present-Day Turkmenistan that was the World’s Largest City in the 12th Century by Guillermo Carvajal February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024. To the south of present-day Turkmenistan, ...

Great Kyz Kala, Merv, Turkmenistan (Tim Whitby/Alamy Stock Photo) . Over many centuries, a settlement on an oasis along the Silk Road grew into one of the world’s great metropolises.

Explore the fascinating sites, such as the ancient city of Merv, the captivating Darvaza Gas Crater, and the surreal beauty of the Karakum Desert. Top Travel Posted: April 19, 2025 | Last updated ...

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Located at critical junctures upon the Silk Road, Turkmenistan’s ancient cities of Nisa, Merv and Koneurgench tell the fascinating story of converging world history.

Turkmenistan also sits at the heart of the Silk Road, and Merv, an oasis city which began as a trading centre around 4,000 years ago, is a UNESCO-protected world heritage site well worth visiting.

The Iranian minister added, "Currently, Iran has the capacity to exchange 500 megawatts of electricity with Turkmenistan, and with the construction of the new Merv-Sarkhes line, the volume of ...

The tomb of Ahmad Sanjar, erected in 1157 within the medieval confines of Merv amidst the Karakum Desert, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of its namesake ruler. Commissioned by Sanjar’s ...