The Central Asian country of Turkmenistan is immensely proud of its horses. The ancient and endangered Akhal-Teke species has ...

On 11-12 October, 2024, the President of the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, Amb. Simona-Mirela Miculescu, undertook an official trip to Turkmenistan, to award the high-level ...

In a country where the president has declared himself ‘the people’s horse breeder’, equestrian events are a family affair. Eurasianet goes along for the ride Each weekend crowds gather in the Turkmen ...

UN cultural and scientific agency UNESCO has included on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage the Tajik art of weaving silk satin and adras and the Turkmen tradition of breeding Akhal-Teke horses ...

An ancient breed of Asian horses that has long been the stuff of legend is gradually coming back to life in China, thanks to a billionaire’s persistence. Chen Zhifeng, founder and chairman of Yema ...

The Akhal-Teke is an elegant, exotic horse, which exudes grace and athleticism. This ancient breed started out in the hot climates of the central Asian desert as a ridden horse for the Turkmen people, ...

URUMQI, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Akhal-Teke horses imported from Kazakhstan reached a breeding base in Urumqi on Tuesday after about 40 days of quarantine. The horses, a breed famed for its speed and ...

Earlier this month, authorities in Turkmenistan allowed a prominent cultural icon, Geldy Kyarizov, to leave the country. It is a noteworthy development for a country that rights activists describe as ...

The Akhal-Teke, a breed of horse from Turkmenistan, has a reputation for speed, endurance and intelligence. In May 2014, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov presented an Akhal-Teke horse to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Karmbarbay is from the Akhal-Teke breed that dates back thousands of years. They are known for their golden coat, athleticism, and ...