In the autumn of 1971, a team of Soviet geologists working near the village of Darvaza in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert watched the ground collapse beneath their drilling rig and decided the simplest fix was to set the escaping methane on fire.
... in a geopolitical deadlock since 1999, although it does have its backers still dreaming of a fresh route for natural gas from Turkmenistan and other Central Asian nations.
People visit the Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, June 5, 2026 ... This photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows exhibits at the Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan ... Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
When a new Russian-language school opened its doors in Tajikistan's southern city of Bokhtar in 2022, thousands of locals flocked to enroll ... The 42-year-old, who also hopes to enroll his son, said he is not focused on politics ... ....
An exhibitor (R) displays a carpet at an exhibition on the Turkmen Carpet Day in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 31, 2026 ... Day in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 31, 2026.
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