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Places to see in Turkmenistan, from Darvaza gas crater to Merv, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Turkmenistan
Darvaza gas craterThe Door to HellPhoto: Tormod Sandtorv · CC BY-SA 2.0
MervSilk Road ruinsPhoto: Kalpak Travel · CC BY-SA 4.0
AshgabatA white marble city
Konye-UrgenchMedieval minarets
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Best time to go to Turkmenistan
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Turkmenistan
What surprised you most about Turkmenistan?
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