Hi all. Today I’ve pulled out some (26 in fact) photos I took in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, last year. You’ll see statues of Turkmenbashi, the enigmatic leader who became President after independence, there’s also the mosque he named after himself and indeed a giant stone statue of the book he wrote about Turkmen history. You’ll notice an awful lot of marble – the city has the most marble in one city in the world, and the cars are all silver or white. You’ll also notice a lack of people! And that almost every roundabout is decorated in some way, shape or form! But one thing for sure, it’s no ordinary city!
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What a bizarre looking place. It looks like the capital of a dystopia. Thanks for sharing.
Dystopia is the right word! Thanks for visiting and commenting!
This is a sort of place that would only exist in my mind! It’s nice to see something ‘different’ from the rest of the world. White and Silver cars, Marble. Not to mention, long names… Turkmenistan.
I love it Andy!
It’s truly a mind bending city! There will be more to come on my time in Turkmenistan!
Learning so much from your journey blogs!
thanks for stopping by!
An enclosed ferris wheel – I love it. Wish there were more of them!
its the only one ive ever heard of! Thanks for stopping by!
Some wonderful shots there, Andy… reminds me of just how bonkers that place is. But there is certainly something… admirably spectacular? about it…
yes…. ‘admirably spectacular’ i think that’s a fair call
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