On the occasion of the approaching Novruz, the State Museum of the State Cultural Center opened Exhibition of archaeological and ethnographic raritieswhich reveal the essence of one of the most ancient holidays.
For the attention of visitors are presented unique piecesdating back to the 6th and 3rd millennia BC. - small female statuettes as symbols of fertility found in Altyndepe, a plaster impression of wheat grains discovered during excavations in Anau.
The colorful traditions of Nowruz are depicted in artistic paintings: There are Turkmen women baking fragrant churek, and samples of handmade art - hand embroidery and carpets, zergers made of silver with carnelian.
The ethnographic section of the exhibition introduced visitors to layout of a Turkmen yurt on the eve of the holiday. Mother and daughter roast fragrant pishmeh, which is the usual treat for guests, and next to them, the main dish of Novruz - semen is being prepared. Among the memorable objects of the exhibition are also ancient stone millstones.
Source: turkmenistan.gov.tm
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