Independence Tower

Independence Tower
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (TM)
This is a monument in Ashgabat. The design of this building was inspired by traditional Turkmen tents and the traditional headgear worn by Turkmen girls. Elements of the building commemorate the independence date of Turkmenistan, 9/27. These elements include a 91-m reinforced concrete tower with a 27-m high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of 10 . Within the building, there are exhibition halls where important works of art representing Turkmenistan history are displayed. The Monument of Independence sits on a total area of 84,500 m2, surrounded by green landscaping that encompasses a cascaded pool and 27 heroic statues of Turkmen leaders, centered on a golden statue of Saparmurat Niyazov.
This is a monument in Ashgabat. The design of this building was inspired by traditional Turkmen tents and the traditional headgear worn by Turkmen girls. Elements of the building commemorate the independence date of Turkmenistan, 9/27. These elements include a 91-m reinforced concrete tower with a 27-m high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of 10 . Within the building, there are exhibition halls where important works of art representing Turkmenistan history are displayed. The Monument of Independence sits on a total area of 84,500 m2, surrounded by green landscaping that encompasses a cascaded pool and 27 heroic statues of Turkmen leaders, centered on a golden statue of Saparmurat Niyazov.
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Links: mikulastik.net, en.wikipedia.org
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@ 2006-08-05 15:14:01
New country. I though we had at least one post in every country by now.

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