Month: March 2021

It’s all about the horses here! The legendary Akhal-Teke horses are famous all over the world, an ancient breed descended from nomadic steeds, second to none as racehorses. Their golden sheen earned them the moniker “golden horses” from Greek historian Herodotus. It’s on fire! The “fiery fortresses” of the Yangi-Kala canyon get their name from…

The celebration of Navruz is one of the oldest and most colorful in Central Asia, Azerbaijan, Persia and other Silk Road destinations and it’s celebrated by more than 300 million people worldwide. New Year’s here is on March 21st, the spring equinox, when daylight and darkness are of equal length. Navruz or Norouz comes from…