In the year of the 30th anniversary of our sacred independence, which is being held under the motto “Turkmenistan – the Home of Peace and Trust”, we are also celebrating the 140th anniversary of Ashgabat. As the connection between the past, present and future is inextricable, the history of Ashgabat is a visible evidence of the new life that came to the ancient Turkmen land after gaining real state sovereignty.

A Brief Prehistory in Figures and Facts