Recep Jommyev, archaeologist, Senior Researcher at the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences Archaeological excavations commenced at the historical and cultural site of Parz-depe this spring, focusing on a comprehensive study of the stratigraphy of its cultural layers. The goal was to determine the periods of human habitation and uncover information […]
TRUTH FOR A DIPLOMAT – Part 10: The Logic of Makhtumkuli Fragi and the Algorithm of Neutrality
Sapar Berdiniyazov and Begench Karaev “The great and rich in content legacy of Magtymguly predetermined the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy: his unshakable ideas about peace, justice, humanism, friendship and brotherhood, about respect for everyone and everything have a significant impact on interactions with other states.” From the speech of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar […]
Izmir Fam Trip – Part #6: A city that calls you back – Izmir offers diverse tourism experiences
Elvira Kadyrova Our group of Turkmen journalists concluded our press tour with a day in the vibrant city of Izmir. Kordon – love at first sight I spent the morning exploring the iconic Kordon, Izmir’s seaside promenade. This stunning stretch of coastline, overlooking the Aegean Sea, seamlessly blends historical landmarks, modern amenities, and a unique […]
Izmir Fam Trip – Part #5: Köstem Olive Oil Museum in Urla – A Journey Through Olive Oil History
Elvira Kadyrova Olive oil, a cornerstone of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, has seen a surge in popularity worldwide, including in Turkmenistan. This growing demand is fueled by a global shift towards healthier eating habits. For journalists from Turkmenistan, a visit to the Köstem Olive Oil Production Museum in Urla was a highlight of our Izmir […]
Izmir Fam Trip – Part #4: Ephesus – Touching Ancient Civilizations – One Day in the Life of an Ephesian
Elvira Kadyrova One of the highlights of our press delegation’s visit to Türkiye was the legendary open-air museum city of Ephesus. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, Ephesus held particular interest for us Turkmen journalists, given our country’s own UNESCO-listed ancient Parthian city of Nisa. Both Ephesus and Nisa were significant parts of […]
Nalanda: The Earliest-known University
Prof. Benoy K Behl, Art Historian, Filmmaker and Photographer At the ancient university of Nalanda, there was a spirit of vibrant intellectual thought, a climate of discussion and debate. The many ‘acharyas’, or learned professors, at Nalanda authored hundreds of works on philosophy, metaphysics, psychology, logic, medicine, astrology, arts, literature and other subjects. The study […]
Turkmenistan’s gas industry: from the past to the present
Oraznazar Hashdekov The 1970s marked a very productive period for the gas industry of Turkmenistan. The tireless efforts of the country’s oil and gas experts led to the discovery and development of numerous gas and gas condensate fields, significantly bolstering the national economy. One such colossal find is the Kukurtli gas condensate field, situated on […]
Magtymguly Pyragy and today’s Turkmenistan – Part Seven
Tariq Saeedi ‘Songs from the Steppes of Central Asia’ is a collection of some of the poems of Magtymguly Pyragy. Dr. Youssef Azemoun translated the poems into the English language and the eminent British poet and author Brian Aldiss versified them. One of the poems in this collection is ‘Dawn is the Time.’ This is […]
Magtymguly Pyragy and today’s Turkmenistan – Part Six
Tariq Saeedi Magtymguly sets the bar high. He encourages the youth to live their life by lofty standards. These are the same standards by which he lived his own life. Of course, there are countless young people who were inspired by Magtymguly early in their life and who tried to follow in the footsteps of […]
Magtymguly Pyragy and today’s Turkmenistan – Part Five
Tariq Saeedi So far, we have highlighted the role of Magtymguly in shaping the Turkmen language and literature, his highly powerful message for the unity and freedom, and his holistic perspective – everything is connected with everything else. Now we would like to take this idea to the next level. For this, there is the […]
Magtymguly Pyragy and today’s Turkmenistan – Part Four
Tariq Saeedi In the second part of this series, we said that Magtymguly was an idea whose time had come. The nature prepared him through very tough and panoramic training. His personal tragedies, the upheaval around him, his extensive travels and education were all part of the way the nature prepared him from the childhood. […]
Magtymguly Pyragy and today’s Turkmenistan – Part One
Tariq Saeedi Magtymguly Pyragy (1724-1807) is the national poet of Turkmenistan. This year – the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly – the Turkic countries and all the other friends of Turkmenistan are holding ceremonies to pay tribute to the great man. In this short series, we will try to look at some aspects of the life […]
History of the development of the gas industry of Turkmenistan
Oraznazar Kheshdekov The Shatlyk (East and West) gas condensate field, the largest of its kind in Central Asia, began operation in 1973. Initially, a project aimed to increase well production capacity by using larger diameter drilling bits (216 mm) and well casings (177 mm). This approach also involved replacing traditional 148 mm or 168 mm […]
Gas industry of Turkmenistan: from past to present
Oraznazar Kheshdekov The Odzhak gas field became the reason for the formation in 1966 of the center of Turkmen gas workers – the city of Gazodzhak near the village of Shikharyk. By the end of 1970, 19 large and small gas and gas condensate fields were discovered on the territory of South-Eastern and North-Eastern Turkmenistan. […]
Forgotten and little-known pages of the history of Ashgabat
Allaberdi Niyazov An illustrated guide to the Central Asian Railway, published in the pre-revolutionary period, testifies to the following. Among the most notable buildings of Askhabat at that time we can highlight: the buildings of the Central Asian Railway Administration, Transcaspian Customs District, Treasury and Branch of the Russian-Asian Bank. And from the buildings of […]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 7 – The power of neutrality vs Crassus Syndrome
Dr. Begench Karaev The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the XV International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2024,” put forward a radically new idea to update the peacekeeping potential of Islamic civilization in the modern era. In particular, the Turkmen Leader […]
Early history of natural gas in Turkmenistan
Oraznazar KHESHDEKOV The gas industry, being one of the largest sectors of the country’s national economy, plays an important role in ensuring the prosperous life of the Turkmen people and achieving the prosperity of our fatherland. Under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who worthily continues the initiatives of the Hero of Arkadag, large investments […]
Ashgabat Celebrates Victory Day with Heartfelt Concert
To commemorate the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (WWII), a concert was held in Ashgabat, jointly organized by the Russian Embassy and the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan. The National Music and Drama Theater stage became a platform for well-known Turkmen artists to perform songs of the war years. These compositions, […]
Turkmenistan will publish state register of historical and cultural monuments in book form
The state register of the historical and cultural monuments of Turkmenistan contains the specialized scientific works of lasting value. The government has decided to publish these works in the book form, reported the DPM for culture, Ms. Mammedova, during a cabinet meeting on 12 April 2024. Some of the research works in the book will […]
“The Heritage of the Nation”: Illuminating Turkmenistan’s History
A new book by Juma Orazklychev, a leading researcher at the Institute of History and Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, sheds light on the nation’s great figures. Published by Ylym publishing house, “The Heritage of the Nation” is a collection of articles exploring the lives and achievements of prominent Turkmen scientists, philosophers, […]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 6 – Public diplomacy: historical connection of times
Dr. Begench Karaev The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum ( Antalya , March 1, 2024), drew attention to a very effective aspect of diplomacy and international relations of our time. In particular, he emphasized: “The current situation in […]
THE TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT: A VIEW FROM THE EAST – 3
Dr. Begench Karaev Part 3. Eastern Diplomat: A Closer Look Winter January morning. More precisely – 7:58 am. Although there is not much time left before sunrise, it is nevertheless dark enough to not turn on the car’s headlights. I taxi out onto a small street that runs parallel to the fence of one of […]
THE TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT: A VIEW FROM THE EAST – 2
Dr. Begench Karaev The Caliph asked: “So you are Layla, that drove the poor man Kais crazy? But I don’t find beauty in you, no matter how I look, I’m not going crazy!” And the lips of the young maiden whispered: “To see beauty, you must be Majnun, And carry its light in your […]
Crossing a Bridge Woven with legends
Dovletgeldi Khudaiberdiyev In recent years, five bridges have been built across the Amu Darya, whose length in the territory of the Turkmenistan’s Lebap province is 830 kilometers, including three road and two rail bridges. Road and railway bridges connect Kerki town with the village of Kerkichi, and Turkmenabat with the river’s left bank. A road […]
The inevitability of dialogue about peace or futility of new “Great Game” – Part Two
Dr. Begench Karayev Today there are many statements about the supposed beginning of a new “Great Game”, and almost a world war of a hybrid nature. And, in order to better understand the currently put forward hypotheses and forecasts regarding the “Great Game” for the 21st century, it is necessary to delve in more detail […]
The inevitability of dialogue about peace or futility of new “Great Game” – Part One
Dr. Begench Karayev At the initiative of Turkmenistan and in accordance with resolution 77/32 of the United Nations General Assembly, 2023 was declared the “International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace.” The essence of this motto is reflected in the “New Agenda for Peace” of the UN Secretary-General. As you know, in his […]
UNESCO Chairs of Turkmen and Astrakhan State Universities Discuss Historical Sites of the Silk Road
UNESCO chairs of Magtymguly Turkmen State University and V.N.Tatishchev Astrakhan State University (Russia) held an online meeting, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The round table discussion featured scientific reports from teachers and scientists of both universities, followed by an engaging exchange of views. Teachers from the Department of Archeology and Ethnology of Magtymguly Turkmen State […]
TRT presented Documentary Films on Ancient Turkmenistan Cities
On Sunday, 15 October 2023, the Turkish state broadcaster TRT held the premiere of documentary films “Kunyaurgench” and “In the Footsteps of the Great Seljuks, the Capital Merv” in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The premiere was attended by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, Togan Oral, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gezalov, the Deputy Chairman […]
About Pakistan with love… – Part Two
Begench Karaev S. Berdynizov took an active part and contributed to the support of the international legal status of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan at the ECO summit in Islamabad in March 1995. He is one of the organizers and a direct witness of the establishment and development of political and diplomatic relations between independent […]
About Pakistan with love… – Part One
Begench Karaev Muhammad Iqbal: Himalayas … About the Himalayas, tell us without embellishment, How our ancestors found a home near you, How noble, unsophisticated they were – the story About the purity of the original, start now. Imagination, penetrate the origins of events, Days of our lives, run back, back! May 9, 2022 marks thirty […]