Arvana camels, well adapted to the vast expanses of the Karakum Desert, its sand dunes and broad plains, have held a special place in the life of the Turkmen people since ancient times. For centuries, camels have been close companions to humans, serving not only as a means of transport but also as a valuable asset for livestock farming and the national economy.

At a camel-breeding farm located within the Ahal Farmers’ Association in the Gökdepe district of Ahal province, this ancient occupation is being developed in line with modern requirements. The farm’s activities focus on breeding Arvana camels, increasing their population and boosting milk production.

The natural conditions where the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains meet the expanses of the Karakum Desert offer favourable opportunities for camel breeding. The animals graze on natural pastures and feed on a variety of desert plants. These conditions help farmers organise livestock activities in accordance with the area’s natural characteristics.

Developing camel breeding, drawing on the centuries-old experience of the Turkmen people, is important not only for preserving national livestock traditions but also for increasing the production of milk and other livestock products. The traditional saying, “A home with camels is a home of prosperity,” aptly reflects the camel’s longstanding role in Turkmen life and its association with well-being and abundance.