Archman
Arçman | |
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Coordinates: 38°35′N 57°7′E / 38.583°N 57.117°E | |
Country | Turkmenistan |
Province | Ahal Province |
District | Baherden District |
Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+5 |
Archman is a village in Baherden District of Turkmenistan, famed for the eponymous hot springs located about 11 km away. [2]
Legend has it that the hot springs (and the village) were named after a shepherd who had discovered its healing properties, after getting cured of a skin rash. [2] [a]
The spa, Archman Sanitorium ( Turkmen: Arçman şypahanasy), was opened in 1915. [2] Reputed for the healing properties of its water, different alternative treatment regimens— mineral spa, gastric lavage, balneotherapy, drinking therapy, and others—are available, in combination with medical imaging services and physiotherapy. [2] [1] [3]
In 2001, President Niyazov opened a marble resort, replacing previous Soviet facilities; this was further expanded in 2009 into a 920-bed center. [2] [b] Primarily aimed at those patients who had to visit the sanatorium for about a week, the project has been fairly successful. [2] There is one small mausoleum, devoted to Gochgar Ata, near the resort. [2]
The water is slightly alkaline with low sulfide levels; it is classified as potable water. [1] [5] It is rich in minerals like chlorine, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. [6] [c]
In 2003, an Iranian company was contracted to connect the M37 highway with the sanitorium. [7] [8] It is also served by an eponymous station on the Trans-Caspian Railway, about 9 km away. [9] [10]
Archman
Arçman | |
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Coordinates: 38°35′N 57°7′E / 38.583°N 57.117°E | |
Country | Turkmenistan |
Province | Ahal Province |
District | Baherden District |
Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+5 |
Archman is a village in Baherden District of Turkmenistan, famed for the eponymous hot springs located about 11 km away. [2]
Legend has it that the hot springs (and the village) were named after a shepherd who had discovered its healing properties, after getting cured of a skin rash. [2] [a]
The spa, Archman Sanitorium ( Turkmen: Arçman şypahanasy), was opened in 1915. [2] Reputed for the healing properties of its water, different alternative treatment regimens— mineral spa, gastric lavage, balneotherapy, drinking therapy, and others—are available, in combination with medical imaging services and physiotherapy. [2] [1] [3]
In 2001, President Niyazov opened a marble resort, replacing previous Soviet facilities; this was further expanded in 2009 into a 920-bed center. [2] [b] Primarily aimed at those patients who had to visit the sanatorium for about a week, the project has been fairly successful. [2] There is one small mausoleum, devoted to Gochgar Ata, near the resort. [2]
The water is slightly alkaline with low sulfide levels; it is classified as potable water. [1] [5] It is rich in minerals like chlorine, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. [6] [c]
In 2003, an Iranian company was contracted to connect the M37 highway with the sanitorium. [7] [8] It is also served by an eponymous station on the Trans-Caspian Railway, about 9 km away. [9] [10]