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Turkmenistan Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

Turkmenistan has a rich history that spans thousands of years, making it an interesting backdrop for a timeline game.

  • The game challenges players to place historical events in Turkmenistan in their correct chronological order.
  • Players will learn about key moments in Turkmenistan’s history while having fun with this educational game.
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  • 1924: Turkmenistan becomes part of the Soviet Union
  • 1924: Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic established
  • 1948: Ashgabat earthquake destroys much of the city
  • 1991: Turkmenistan gains independence from the Soviet Union
  • 1991: Saparmurat Niyazov becomes the first President of Turkmenistan
  • 1992: Turkmenistan adopts a new constitution
  • 1992: Turkmenistan joins the Commonwealth of Independent States
  • 1954: Construction of the Karakum Canal begins
  • 1997: Mary becomes the capital of Turkmenistan
  • 1992: Turkmenistan becomes a member of the United Nations
  • 2003: Turkmenistan signs a gas deal with Russia
  • 2007: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow becomes President of Turkmenistan
  • 2010: Turkmenistan announces plans to build the Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline
  • 2011: Turkmenistan celebrates 20 years of independence
  • 2017: Turkmenistan hosts the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
  • 2016: Opening of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan railway line
  • 2018: Turkmenistan hosts the World Weightlifting Championships
  • 2020: Turkmenistan becomes a member of the Non-Aligned Movement
  • 2021: Turkmenistan celebrates its 30th anniversary of independence
  • 2022: Turkmenistan hosts the CIS Summit

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