Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre

The Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan (Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň Alp Arslan adyndaky milli drama teatry[1]), known as the Alp Arslan National Youth Theatre of Turkmenistan (Turkmen: Alp Arslan adyndaky milli Ýaşlar teatry) until 2015,[2][3] is located on Archabil avenue of Ashgabat.

In 2006, the theatre relocated to a new four-storey, 9,000 square metres (97,000 sq ft), building in the south of Ashgabat.

It was built by Turkish company GAP Insaat and inaugurated on 21 October 2006.

[6] The theatre walls are lined with Italian marble, the facade is decorated with tall columns and stained glass windows.

On the square in front of the theatre is a monument to Turkmen ruler Alp Arslan.