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05. Old Nisa

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Just outside Ashgabat is Old Nisa – or Nusay -, the old capital of the Parthian empire, which dominated the Turkmen region from the 3rd C BC to the 3rd C AD. Unfortunately, the construction was mostly done with mud bricks, which, thanks to the elements, have largely disappeared. A massive earthquake in the 1st [...]

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Ashgabat National Museum of History

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One of the best things we did during our first day in Ashgabat, was a visit to the National Museum, not only to put our forthcoming excursions to Turkmenistan’s ancient cities in perspective, but also to admire some of the most fabulous ancient artefacts. We focus of the Gonur Depe collection, from 3000 BC, and [...]

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The 10 Latest Entries to the Site
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- 25. Mexico City May 28, 2026
- 24. a bit more Mexican history May 23, 2026
- 23. arrival in Mexico City May 23, 2026
- Museo de Antropología de Xalapa May 17, 2026
- 22. the way back to Mexico City May 17, 2026
- 21. the Tren Maya May 14, 2026
- 20. Edzna May 14, 2026
- Museo Arqueologia Fuerte de San Miguel May 14, 2026
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