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The Akhal-Teke is a horse breed from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem. They have a reputation for speed and endurance and intelligence. These horses are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing horse breeds. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan.

Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque or Gypjak Mosque is a mosque in the village of Gypjak, Turkmenistan. It is located about 7 kilometres west of the Ashgabat city centre, on the M37 highway. The mosque was built in the home town of President Saparmurat Niyazov with a mausoleum in preparation for his death. The Mosque opened on October 22, 2004 and Niyazov died two years later, and was buried in the mausoleum on December 24, 2006. The mosque has been at the center of controversy as scriptures from both the Quran and the Ruhnama (Book of Soul), Niyazov's 'pseudo-spiritual guide to life' are built into the walls. It has outraged many Muslims that the Ruhnama is placed as the Koran's equal.

Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque or Gypjak Mosque is a mosque in the village of Gypjak, Turkmenistan. It is located about 7 kilometres west of the Ashgabat city centre, on the M37 highway. The mosque was built in the home town of President Saparmurat Niyazov with a mausoleum in preparation for his death. The Mosque opened on October 22, 2004 and Niyazov died two years later, and was buried in the mausoleum on December 24, 2006. The mosque has been at the center of controversy as scriptures from both the Quran and the Ruhnama (Book of Soul), Niyazov's 'pseudo-spiritual guide to life' are built into the walls. It has outraged many Muslims that the Ruhnama is placed as the Koran's equal.

Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque or Gypjak Mosque is a mosque in the village of Gypjak, Turkmenistan. It is located about 7 kilometres west of the Ashgabat city centre, on the M37 highway. The mosque was built in the home town of President Saparmurat Niyazov with a mausoleum in preparation for his death. The Mosque opened on October 22, 2004 and Niyazov died two years later, and was buried in the mausoleum on December 24, 2006. The mosque has been at the center of controversy as scriptures from both the Quran and the Ruhnama (Book of Soul), Niyazov's 'pseudo-spiritual guide to life' are built into the walls. It has outraged many Muslims that the Ruhnama is placed as the Koran's equal.

The mausoleum was built in the home town of President Saparmurat Niyazov in preparation for his death. Niyazov died two years later, and was buried in the mausoleum on December 24, 2006.