The Gates of Hell is the nickname for the Darvaza (or Derweze) Gas Crater, a natural gas field located in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan. The site has been burning continuously since 1971 and has become a surreal and haunting tourist attraction due to its fiery appearance, especially at night.
Gonur Tepe is an archaeological site located in the Murghab River delta in southeastern Turkmenistan. It is one of the key sites of the Margiana Archaeological Expedition, and the findings at Gonur Tepe have provided valuable insights into the Bronze Age civilizations of Central Asia.
The Tomb of Ahmed Sanjar is a historic mausoleum located in Merv, Turkmenistan. Ahmed Sanjar was a Seljuk Turkic ruler who lived in the 12th century and is considered one of the greatest Seljuk kings of Iran and Central Asia.
Turkmenistan is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the west. The country has a population of around 6 million people and covers an area of approximately 488,000 square kilometers.