Ashgabat
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital, sits at the edge of the Karakum Desert beneath the Köpetdag foothills, offering wide avenues lined with marble, Soviet‑era monuments and modern government buildings, while its markets showcase local crafts and cuisine.
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Spring and early autumn are preferable, when desert temperatures are milder and dust is less prevalent, whereas midsummer brings intense heat that can limit outdoor walking.
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