The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ashgabat
7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Updated June 3, 2019
Unusual Attractions in Ashgabat
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Turkmenistan and the Gates of Hell
On this sweeping, eclectic adventure through Turkmenistan, marvel at the towering white-marble structures of Ashgabat, roam through barren deserts and a world-class canyon, and spend the night camped out beside the flaming Gates of Hell.
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