A new Museum of ethnography and local history, which is part of the main complex of the National Museum of Turkmenistan, was opened in Ashgabat on 18 May. The upgrade and construction works were carried out by Turkish company Polimeks.

The exposition of the Museum of ethnography and local history provides a vivid picture of the lifestyle of the Turkmen people, their culture and the nature of Turkmenistan in all its diversity.

The famous archaeologist, winner of the International Prize named after Makhtumkuli, doctor of historical sciences, Professor Victor Sarianidi was invited to the opening ceremony of the Museum as a guest of honor. There was also organized an exhibition of new discoveries made by Victor Sarianidi''s Margiana archeological expedition in Gonur-Depe.