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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1999 and 2007. This map of UNESCO sites in Turkmenistan covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” was the country's first inscription, added in 1999; Parthian Fortresses of Nisa is the most recent, listed in 2007.
Start with Kunya-Urgench, Parthian Fortresses of Nisa and State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1999
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- NCUNukus1 site
- ASBAshgabat1 site
- MYPMary1 site
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All 3 sites in Turkmenistan
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkmenistan
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunya-UrgenchKunya-Urgench is situated in north-western Turkmenistan, on the left bank of the Amu Daria River. | 2005 | Cultural | Kunya-Urgench is situated in north-western Turkmenistan, on the left bank of the Amu Daria River. |
| Parthian Fortresses of NisaThe Parthian Fortresses of Nisa consist of two tells of Old and New Nisa, indicating the site of one of the earliest… | 2007 | Cultural | The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa consist of two tells of Old and New Nisa, indicating the site of one of the earliest and most important cities of the… |
| State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. | 1999 | Cultural | Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Turkmenistan
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Turkmenistan?
- Turkmenistan has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Turkmenistan?
- State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” was inscribed in 1999. Merv is the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Turkmenistan?
- Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, inscribed in 2007. The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa consist of two tells of Old and New Nisa, indicating the site of one of the earliest and most important cities of the Parthian…
- Which UNESCO sites in Turkmenistan are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Turkmenistan.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Turkmenistan?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Turkmenistan's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv” (1999). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.