Gerkez is a village in the Balkan Region of Turkmenistan along both sides of Sumbar, about 20 km west of Magtymguly.[1] [2] It is believed to be the birthplace of Magtymguly Pyragy.[3]
The most prominent attraction is the three-roomed Magtymguly Museum.
At the eastern edge of the village, there is a bridge over Sumbar, constructed of metallic pipes. Crossing across leads to the Sheikh Ovezberdy Mausoleum, just beyond the last house of Gerkez. Dated to 15th century, its fired-brick structure —square base of about 9m. length, with a dome— stands amidst a meadow.