Travel Reference
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(8km);
Bairam Ali,
Merv (30km)
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tion on the upper floor, full of discoveries
from Margush (Gonur) and Merv, as well as
impressively detailed models of both sites.
Other highlights include a late third millen-
nium BC tabernacle from Gonur, and lots
of impressively preserved porcelain, coins,
weapons, jewellery and amphorae. There's
also an extensive ethnography section,
including a large collection of Turkmen jew-
ellery, carpets, stuffed animals, a fully deco-
rated yurt and pottery from the time of the
Mongol occupation. Call ahead to book an
English-language guide as English labelling,
while consistent, lacks detail.
Pokrovskaya¨Church¨
CHURCH
(Seydi köçesi)
Pokrovskaya Church, a hand-
some red-brick affair, was built in 1900.
The church is surrounded by pleasant
parkland and its interior is crammed with
religious icons. Cross the river on Mol-
lanepes, then take the left-hand road from
the roundabout. The second street you'll
get to is Seydi köçesi, turn right into it and
the church is at the end.
Zelyony¨Bazaar¨
MARKET
(Mollanepes şayoli)
You can get your fill of
local colour as well as your shopping done
at the enormous Zelyony Bazaar.
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Mary Regional Museum.......................D3
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Zelyony Bazaar .....................................C2
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Hotel Margush.......................................D3
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Hotel Sanjar........................................... A1
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Hotel Yrsgal ...........................................A2
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Altyn Asyr...............................................A2
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Çarlak ..................................................... A1
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Bus Station ............................................ A1
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Marshrutka & Shared Taxi Stand....... A1
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Turkmenistan Airlines..........................A3
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Hotel¨Margush¨
HOTEL $$
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6 03 86, 6 03 87; Gowshuthan köçesi 20; s/d/
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Mary's best accommodation is located near
the Murgab River. The 30 comfortable,
modern rooms are built around a pleasant
lobby, and each contains a TV, fridge and
small desk. Other facilities, such as the sau-
na, fitness centre and pool, are extra.