Southern foothills
The Kopetdag range rises just south of the city. Streets thin out as they approach the slopes, which gives the map a clear edge in contrast with the dense central grid.
Minimalist map poster · Turkmenistan
37.9500° N / 58.3833° E
Broad avenues and white-marble districts laid out between the Kopetdag foothills and the edge of the Karakum Desert.

One city, five moods
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The map
Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, lies on a narrow strip of oasis land between the Kopetdag mountains to the south and the Karakum Desert to the north. Very little of the older town survived the 1948 earthquake, and the city that replaced it was planned on a generous scale. From above, wide avenues run in long straight lines, and the blocks are spaced far apart.
Since the 1990s whole districts have been rebuilt in white marble, and the city holds a Guinness record for the highest density of white marble-clad buildings. On a map this shows up as monumental complexes, large squares and landscaped parks between the avenues. To the south the streets climb towards the foothills, while to the north the Karakum Canal passes along the outskirts.
An Ashgabat map poster turns a city usually photographed for its gleaming façades into pure line and space. Without the marble and fountains, the plan itself becomes the subject: the axial boulevards, the open plazas and the long southern avenues pointing towards the mountains. It is an unusual map, orderly and spacious, and it holds up well in every one of the five styles.
The Kopetdag range rises just south of the city. Streets thin out as they approach the slopes, which gives the map a clear edge in contrast with the dense central grid.
Long, wide boulevards cross the city in straight lines, linking squares and government complexes. At poster scale they read as bold strokes that organise the whole plan.
One of the longest irrigation canals in the world passes along the northern outskirts, a thin line of water between the city and the desert beyond.
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Why Ashgabat
Ashgabat appeals to people who like planned cities and strong geometry, and to anyone who has lived or worked there. The clean avenues and open spaces give the poster an architectural feel that suits modern interiors.
Add a title in your preferred spelling, a subtitle and the coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the planned layout particularly well. HD files cost $9, and printed posters ship from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Ashgabat poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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