A new city called Arkadag

To the west of Ashgabat, a new enormous city is under construction, intended to become a smart city.
The road from Ashgabat to Arkadag is lined with statues and equine-themed banners celebrating national history and pride.

From a distance, we can see the new city: a series of huge, white buildings, some still under construction. We asked the guides if it was open for visits, and of course, the answer was a firm no.

Still under construction, or a huge ghost town built but never inhabited?!Read more