TAP Togolok Archaelogical Project

Yesterday marked the closing of the exhibition “Ancient Civilizations of Turkmenistan” at the Capitoline Museums in Rome.

Over the past months, the exhibition welcomed an impressive number of visitors and sparked great interest, a response that fills us with joy and pride. Seeing such enthusiasm for the extraordinary heritage on display has been truly rewarding.

We hope there will soon be new opportunities to admire once again the magnificent artifacts of this great, friendly, and brotherly country, home to a rich and ancient cultural legacy.

Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey through history!

New article (in Italian) from FTNews about the exhibition currently in Rome (until 12 April, don't miss it!). In the article, also a great interview to our mission director Dr. Barbara Cerasetti!

https://www.ftnews.it/articolo.asp?cod=2935&titolo=Le%20antiche%20civilt%E0%20del%20Turkmenistan%20in%20mostra%20ai%20Musei%20Capitolini&autore=Francesca%20Bianchi

Le antiche civilt del Turkmenistan in mostra ai Musei Capitolini di Francesca Bianchi - FTNEWS.IT

Enjoy two videos coming from the exhibition "Antiche Civiltà della Margiana", until 12nd April at Musei Capitolini in Rome!

Last month to visit the exhibition "Antiche Civiltà del Turkmenistan" at Musei Capitolini in Rome: don't miss the chance to discover the treasures coming from the ancient Margiana!

A must-watch lecture available online now!

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear the lecture ‘The Oxus Civilization: A Mystery Still Buried in the Deserts of Central Asia‘ held by our Mission Director, Dr. Barbara Cerasetti, and Professor Daniele Morandi Bonacossi at the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere e Arti a few days ago.

La Civiltà dell’Oxus, un mistero ancora sepolto nei deserti dell’Asia Centrale Nel cuore dell’Asia Centrale, oltre quattromila anni fa, fiorì la Civiltà dell’Oxus, una cultura complessa e ancora poco conosciuta che, tra il III e il II m...

Mission completed!

The TAP project team visited the exhibition currently on display at the Capitoline Museums: what an immense satisfaction to be able to show the world the results of so many years of research!

What a fantastic opportunity to share the wonders of Turkmenistan!

If you haven’t seen the exhibition yet, don’t wait—it’s open until April 12!

Our Director Barbara Cerasetti on News Central Asia talking about the Mysteries of the Bronze Age and Turkmenistan’s Contribution to Studying Ancient Civilization. Read the complete article at the link https://www.newscentralasia.net/2025/10/14/archaeology-of-margiana-professor-barbara-cerasetti-on-the-mysteries-of-the-bronze-age-and-turkmenistans-contribution-to-studying-ancient-civilization/

The director of the TAP project, Dr. Barbara Cerasetti, will attend the conference dedicated to the Oxus Civilization hosted by the Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere e Arti on February 20th 2026. Joining her as a speaker will be Dr. Daniele Morandi Bonacossi.

For more details, click on the image here below to visit the page of the Istituto Veneto:

La Civiltà dell’Oxus, un mistero ancora sepolto nei deserti dell’Asia Centrale | Istituto Veneto Anni di ricerca hanno portato alla luce preziose testimonianze su affascinanti civiltà del Turkmenistan

Have you had a chance to look through the catalogue (Gangemi Editore) of the exhibition "Antiche Civilità del Turkmenistan", currently showing in Rome?

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the wonders of ancient Margiana through the first-hand accounts of those who have been excavating the site for years.
Many texts are expertly curated by the members of the TAP (Togolok Archaeological Project).

It’s more than just a catalogue—it’s a deep dive into history led by the archaeologists themselves!

Un viaggio nel cuore dell’Asia Centrale, tra le terre della Margiana e dell’antica Partia, dove cultura, arte e potere hanno dato vita a una delle più affascinanti civiltà dell’antichità. Oltre 150 capolavori archeologici raccontano il dialogo millenario tra Oriente e Occidente: dalle collane d’oro e pietre preziose di Gonur ai ritratti in argilla di sovrani e guerrieri, fino agli straordinari rhyta in avorio da Nisa, opere mai esposte fuori dal Turkmenistan. Lasciati sorprendere da un mondo lontano, dove il tempo si intreccia con la bellezza e la memoria. Guarda il reel per scoprire un’anteprima della mostra e vieni a vivere dal vivo questo viaggio nella storia.

Many people are visiting the outstanding exhibition "Antiche civiltá del Turkmenistan" at the Musei Capitolini!
It is already a must-visit place in Rome! :)