Turkmenistan actively works on preservation of ancient monuments

Turkmenistan has a large number of architectural monuments of various historical periods from antiquity to the late Middle Ages. At the same time, the country pays special attention to their protection and popularization of the national cultural and historical heritage at the international level. This is described in the Internet publication "CentralAsia.news".

Nisa, Ancient Merv, Kunyaurgench, Ancient Dehistan, Abiverd are of great historical and cultural value. All these sites are very popular among tourists, and some of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In order to record and passportize ancient monuments, Turkmenistan has created the State Register of National Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites and adopted the State Program for 2022-2028 for careful preservation of national historical and cultural heritage sites, their protection and study, and attraction of tourists to them.

As part of scientific international cooperation, archaeological research will continue at Gonur Depe, Old Nisa, and Dandanakan Fort.