The Turkmen capital, white marble, golden domes, and a city that has been rebuilt from scratch since independence into something that does not quite resemble anywhere else. The ancient Parthian ruins of Nisa are on the outskirts. The internet mostly is not available. Expanded guide to follow.
Ashgabat
White marble, golden domes, a capital rebuilt since independence — plus Parthian Nisa on the outskirts and internet that mostly is not available.
Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17