The interior of the cupola is covered in colourful tiles that form a complicated net of stars and geometrical figures. …
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At the turn-off to the archaeological site of Old Nisa in Turkmenistan, there is a small hut. The caretaker comes …
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Turkmenistan is one of the world’s most reclusive countries. For individual travellers, the almost only way to travel to Turkmenistan …
The region of ancient Merv was one of the earliest centres of agriculture. Several consecutive cities, from Bronze age to …
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Occupying a full square meter in the cupboard-sized office, Mr. T.’s photo looked kindly down on us when we collected …
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