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Turkmen man and his Akhal-Teke horse

Video. The Turkmen: ancient traditions, modern pride

Updated: 18/10/2024 - 19:15 GMT+2

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Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated.

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