Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures (2020)
To outsiders, Turkmenistan is one of the world's least known countries. For the first time in ten years, a film crew has been free to visit spectacular excavation sites and follow international researchers into areas that have long been off-limits. Once considered the poorest part of the Soviet Union, oil and natural gas have brought new wealth to Turkmenistan today. A little known fact in the West is that 4,000 years ago, the country was home to one of the ancient world's centers of power. Although it flourished around the same time as the advanced civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Margiana empire was later largely forgotten. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the country has been slowly opening up to international researchers, and its astounding cultural heritage is coming to light.
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Keywords
archeology
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures about?
- To outsiders, Turkmenistan is one of the world's least known countries. For the first time in ten years, a film crew has been free to visit spectacular excavation sites and follow international researchers into areas that have long been off-limits. Once considered the poorest part of the Soviet Union, oil and natural gas have brought new wealth to Turkmenistan today. A little known fact in the West is that 4,000 years ago, the country was home to one of the ancient world's centers of power. Although it flourished around the same time as the advanced civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Margiana empire was later largely forgotten. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the country has been slowly opening up to international researchers, and its astounding cultural heritage is coming to light.
- Who directed Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures?
- Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures was directed by Michael Gregor.
- How long is Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures?
- Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures?
- Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures is a Documentary film.
- Where was Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures produced?
- Turkmenistan's Cultural Treasures was produced in Germany.