On the eve of Science Day, celebrated on 12 June, a unique exhibition entitled ‘Science – the wealth of mankind’ opened at the State Museum of the State Cultural Centre in the capital of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

Among the guests of honour at the exhibition were well-known figures from the worlds of science and culture: Professor Nuryagdy Shikhanov of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, Honoured Artist Azat Annayev and poet Oguljemal Charyeva. Visitors were particularly interested in rare geological samples, including deposits of limestone, marble onyx, chalcedony and other valuable minerals.

The real gems of the exhibition were unique paleontological finds – fossilised remains of ancient sea creatures, as well as a golden bull's head from the famous Altyn-depe archaeological site. The exhibition concludes with a section devoted to modern scientific achievements, featuring the latest publications by scientists, including the latest issue of the journal ‘Ylym we tehnika’ (‘Science and Technology’). Special attention is paid to portraits of outstanding Turkmen scientists whose work has made a significant contribution to the development of national science.

The exhibition clearly demonstrates the rich scientific heritage of Turkmenistan and its modern achievements, confirming the wisdom of Eastern thinkers about the value of knowledge.