Emblem of Turkmenistan

Emblem of Turkmenistan

The Emblem of Turkmenistan is the national emblem of Turkmenistan. It was adopted on August 15, 2003, replacing the previous emblem that had been in use since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The emblem is rich in symbolism and reflects the cultural heritage and values of the Turkmen people.

Design

The emblem is circular and features a green background, which is a traditional color in Turkmen culture. At the center of the emblem is a depiction of a traditional Turkmen carpet pattern, which is an important symbol of the nation's cultural heritage. Surrounding the carpet pattern are five traditional carpet guls, each representing one of the five major tribes of Turkmenistan: the Teke, Yomut, Ersary, Chowdur, and Saryk.

Above the carpet pattern is a crescent moon and five stars, which are also present on the Flag of Turkmenistan. The crescent moon symbolizes the country's Islamic heritage, while the five stars represent the five regions of Turkmenistan: Ahal Region, Balkan Region, Dashoguz Region, Lebap Region, and Mary Region.

Symbolism

The emblem incorporates several elements that are significant to Turkmen culture and history:

• The green background represents the importance of nature and agriculture in Turkmenistan.
• The traditional carpet pattern and guls highlight the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of the Turkmen people.
• The crescent moon and stars symbolize the nation's Islamic faith and unity among its regions.

Historical Emblems

Before the adoption of the current emblem, Turkmenistan used a different emblem that was similar to those of other former Soviet republics. The previous emblem featured a more Soviet-style design with elements such as a hammer and sickle, which were replaced in the current emblem to better reflect Turkmenistan's national identity and cultural heritage.

See also

• Flag of Turkmenistan
• National symbols of Turkmenistan
• History of Turkmenistan
• Culture of Turkmenistan