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Altyn Asyr Bazaar
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Altyn Asyr Bazaar
Turkmenistan's largest market, known as Tolkuchka, with carpets, textiles, jewelry, produce and a camel market.
Altyn Asyr (also called Tolkuchka) is the largest market in Turkmenistan, covering 154 hectares with 2,155 shops and a tall clock tower at its centre. Built to resemble a carpet ornament from Ahal Province, it opened in its current form on 15 February 2011 and grew from a Soviet-era flea market. Goods include Turkmen carpets, textiles and jewelry, fresh produce, spices and household items, and livestock including camels are traded here, a long-standing Turkmen tradition.
There are cafes and bistros on site. Opening days and hours are not given in our sources, so check locally before you go. Coordinates are approximate.
