EciEco RSS Feedhttps://www.ecieco.org5/14/2026 3:39:44 PM EciEco All Rights Reserved.RSS Generatorinfo@ecieco.org (EciEco ) info@ecieco.org (EciEco ) 60https://www.ecieco.org/en/article/306/Semet-The-Bride-s-Veiling-and-Unveiling-Ritual-in-Turkmen-Culture00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000132In traditional Turkmen weddings across Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan, a sacred ritual exists known as "Semet" (or Şemek/Şemmet). This name refers to the red veil that covers the bride's face and head during the initial days of the wedding.Thu, 14 May 2026 09:42:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/304/The-Enduring-Legacy-of-the-Silk-Road-A-Journey-to-Merv-and-K%c3%b6ne%c3%bcrgen%c3%a700000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000130The Silk Road, that ancient highway of civilisation and commerce, has left behind irreplaceable treasures in the dust of history.Thu, 14 May 2026 09:37:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/302/Nisa-The-First-Capital-of-the-Parthians00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000012eNisa is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, at the foot of the Kopet Dag mountains. This site is one of Central Asia’s most vital archaeological landmarks and served as one of the primary power centers of the Parthian Empire.Thu, 14 May 2026 09:31:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/300/Cradle-Making-in-Tajikistan-An-Ancient-Craft-Inscribed-on-UNESCO-s-Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-List00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000012cCradle-making (Gahvorasozi) is one of the most valued traditional crafts of Tajikistan. It represents not only the country’s rich cultural identity but also an element of the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed by the UNESCO under the title “Traditional skills of making and using the cradle (gahvora) in Tajikistan.”Wed, 13 May 2026 11:50:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/298/Nishapur-the-Meeting-Point-of-History-Art-and-Knowledge00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000012aNishapur is one of the oldest and most important historical cities of Iran and the Islamic world; a city that for centuries was a center of science, philosophy, literature, mysticism, and trade. This city was located in the historical region of Greater Khorasan and, in different periods, especially during the Samanid and Seljuk eras, was considered one of the greatest cultural centers of the Eastern Islamic world. Many consider Nishapur to be on the same level as Bukhara and Samarkand, as these three cities were the main pillars of Iranian–Islamic civilization in Central Asia and Khorasan.Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/296/Rain-in-the-Beliefs-and-Rituals-of-the-People-of-Afghanistan-A-Narrative-of-Hope-Blessing-and-Solidarity00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000128Folkloric beliefs form an inseparable part of the historical and cultural memory of every nation. Passed down through rituals, oral traditions, songs, legends, proverbs, and everyday customs, they offer a window into how communities have understood the world around them and responded to the forces of nature and society.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:30:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/294/Ghazal-Ruba-i-and-Masnavi-Enduring-Expressions-of-a-Shared-Literary-Heritage-in-the-ECO-Region00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000126Classical poetic forms such as the Ghazal, Masnavi, and Ruba‘i are among the most significant shared literary elements among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). These forms are not only rooted in the literary traditions of the Persianate world, but over the centuries, through cultural, political, and linguistic interactions, they spread to other regions and became part of the common literary identity of these countries.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:27:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/292/H%c4%b1d%c4%b1rellez-A-Reflection-of-Shared-Spring-Rituals-Across-the-ECO-Region00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000124On the evening of May 5 and throughout May 6, small bonfires are lit across parts of Central Asia, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and the Balkans. People gather together, write down their wishes, local music fills the air, and communities welcome the arrival of a new season.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:23:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/290/Koytendag-A-Geological-and-Ecological-Landscape-of-Eastern-Turkmenistan00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000122The Koytendag mountain range in eastern Turkmenistan lies along the border with Uzbekistan and forms part of the broader Kugitang mountain system, which extends across both countries. The region rises from low-lying semi-arid plains to Mount Aýrybaba, which at 3,137 meters is the highest point in Turkmenistan.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:20:00 GMThttps://www.ecieco.org/en/article/288/Tea-Culture-in-Iran-A-Ritual-of-Connection-and-Dialogue00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000120Perhaps everything begins with a simple moment: the sound of tea being poured into a glass, the gentle rise of steam, and a brief pause before conversation begins. Yet this simple moment, in many cultures, is far more than an everyday habit.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:29:00 GMT