THE GORGE FIRYUZA TURKMENISTAN. УЩЕЛЬЕ ФИРЮЗА

Firyuza Gorge is located 27 km west of Ashgabat in the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains. A cool stream runs through the magnificent canyons and valleys of this recreation spot. Recently it has been renamed to Archabil. On summer weekends Ashgabat’s citizens come to Firyuza Gorge and Chuli Valley to hide away from the city heat and for picnics. For people who like active relaxation and especially trekking and horse-back riding Firuza valley is an excellent place. It has been popular among rock-climbers for many years for its great variety of mountain routes. Thanks to its roads and climate Firyuza used to be a sport base for cycling training for all Soviet sportsmen. 5 km from Firuza is located Vanovskiy village. Its most attractive peculiarity is horse plant and base of famous Ahalteke horses, the pride of Turkmen nation. Driving along the Firyuza road one comes into a picturesque gorge named after the settlement to its south. The village itself is surrounded by a beautiful mountain range, from the