Castles in Turkmenistan
2 landmarks in the Castle Map atlas: every one mapped with a photo and its story, 1 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.
The most famous castle in Turkmenistan is Nisa, ranked #242 of 9,902 in the world, followed by Great Kyz Kala.
The Castle Map atlas charts 2 ruins in Turkmenistan. Every one is plotted with its photo and story on the interactive castle map of Turkmenistan.
All 2 castles in Turkmenistan
- Nisa3rd century BC · #242 worldwide · #1 in Turkmenistan
Nisa was an ancient settlement of the Parthians, located near the Bagyr neighborhood of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 18 km west of the city center.
- Great Kyz Kala#2 in Turkmenistan
The Great Kyz Kala is a large ruined fortress in the ancient city of Merv, now in Turkmenistan.
Map of castles in Turkmenistan
The northernmost is Nisa, the southernmost Great Kyz Kala: about 348 km apart.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are in Turkmenistan?
The Castle Map atlas maps 2 ruins in Turkmenistan: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the most famous castle in Turkmenistan?
Nisa, ranked #242 of 9,902 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 3rd century BC.
Which castles in Turkmenistan are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Per Wikidata, 1 of the mapped landmarks holds a UNESCO World Heritage designation, inscribed in its own right or as part of an inscribed ensemble: Nisa.