Turkmenistan is considered one of the world’s most ancient centers of civilization, and today the Margush monuments hold special significance as unique evidence of the Bronze Age. This was reported by the IIC.

The Margian Civilization, which emerged more than four thousand years ago in the Murgab River delta, is comparable in its level of development to the cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt and is recognized as one of the cradles of world civilization.

The Margush settlement complex represented a network of fortified cities with well-planned layouts, developed infrastructure, and religious centers. A key role in this system was played by Gonur Depe, which served as the spiritual and administrative center of the region.

Engineering technologies also reached a high level: systems of canals and reservoirs enabled effective water management and became prototypes of modern hydraulic engineering solutions.

Archaeological discoveries testify to Margiana’s extensive trade relations with India and regions of South Asia long before the formation of the Great Silk Road.

Today, the preservation and study of the Margush heritage are regarded as an important component of Turkmenistan’s cultural policy and a symbol of historical continuity.