Throughout the centuries , the territory of present - day Turkmenistan has been subjected to numerous civilizations , such as Persian empires , the conquest of Alexander the Great , Muslims , Mongols , Turkic peoples , and Russians .
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia .
Throughout the centuries , the territory of present - day country has been subjected to numerous civilizations , such as Persian empires , the conquest of Alexander the Great , Muslims , Mongols , Turkic peoples , and Russians .
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia .