Top Things to do in Turkmenistan
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What to do and see in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan including Erk Kala, Great Kyz Kala, Tomb of Ahmed Sanjar, Kunya-Urgench - UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ruins of Ancient Dehistan, Kutlug Timur Minaret, Turabek Khanum Mausoleum, Seyit Jemaletdin Mosque, Mamun II Minaret, Gyaur Kala.
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1. Erk Kala
2. Great Kyz Kala
3. Tomb of Ahmed Sanjar
4. Kunya-Urgench - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By PandaHouston - Houston, United States
We came here as part of a 3 day / 2 night tour with Owadan Tour (see separate review - highly recommend them). After we were picked up at the Dashoguz border, we came here for a quick tour. We spent 1 hour here. The entrance fee is 21 manats per person and another 7 manat for camera fee. The area is not small and we had to be driven from one area to the next. The buildings have been nicely restored.
5. Ruins of Ancient Dehistan
6. Kutlug Timur Minaret
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JGDynamo - Canada, null
It’s hard to miss the Minaret of Kutlug Timur in Kunye Urgench it’s the tallest structure in the area and largest in Central Asia whose calls to worship in the past must have been heard for miles around. The climb to the top is rewarding with surreal desert views all around.
7. Turabek Khanum Mausoleum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmU2655XD
The Turabek Khanum Mausoleum is the first attraction that you will see in the ancient complex of Kunye Urgench. It is located opposite the ticket office and car park. It is a tall structure with a 25 meter portal and a single reconstructed dome atop. It was built in the 14th century. The underside of the portal arch had many blue tiles missing, but there was enough in place for you to imagine how beautiful it was when first constructed. The mausoleum doors are wooden and seemed to be original. We thought the the interior of the dome was the most beautiful section of the mausoleum. The predominately blue dome designs were interspersed with white, grey and gold patterns. The section beneath the dome was in 12 parts, which are said to represent the months of the year. This section had six honeycomb shaped sculptures in between the other decorated areas. This honeycomb sculpture was a common feature throughout the complex on the original buildings, and is also seen in the smaller section at the entrance of the mausoleum. At the far end of the mausoleum were steps leading to a lower level which had been barred with bricks. We assumed that the grave of Turabek was in this area. Turabek Khanum, was the wife of General Kutlug Timur, who ruled Urgench between 1321 and 1336. The nearby Kutlug Timur minaret was completed during his rule. It is unfortunate that the exterior of the dome was not restored, as this would have been the highlight of the mausoleum. This is a must visit at the complex and a great way to start the tour. The path opposite the mausoleum leads through the ancient city, and the next structure is the Seyit Ahmet mausoleum. The Sulltan Ali mausoleum in the center of town, is said to be a smaller replica of this building, but was not decorated with tiles.
8. Seyit Jemaletdin Mosque
9. Mamun II Minaret
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
