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List Of Tallest Structures In Turkmenistan
This is a list of the tallest structures in Turkmenistan. This list contains all tower, buildings and other structures in Turkmenistan based on standard height. Tallest structures This list ranks the structures in Turkmenistan that stand at least 90 m (295 ft). Only completed buildings and structured are included. See also * List of tallest structures in Central Asia * List of tallest structures in the former Soviet Union References {{TBSW Tallest structures Turkmenistan Turkmenistan ( or ; tk, Türkmenistan / Түркменистан, ) is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the sout ... * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan ( or ; tk, Türkmenistan / Түркменистан, ) is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest and the Caspian Sea to the west. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. The population is about 6 million, the lowest of the Central Asian republics, and Turkmenistan is one of the most sparsely populated nations in Asia. Turkmenistan has long served as a thoroughfare for other nations and cultures. Merv is one of the oldest oasis-cities in Central Asia, and was once the biggest city in the world. It was also one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important stop on the Silk Road. Annexed by the Russian Empire in 1881, Turkmenistan figured prominently in the anti-Bolshevik movement in Central Asia. In 1925, Turkmenistan became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkmenistan Tower
The Turkmenistan Tower ( Turkmen: ''«Türkmenistan» teleradio merkezi'') is a communications and observation tower in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was completed in 2011. At , the tower is the tallest structure in Turkmenistan. History Construction began in 2008 by Turkish company Polimeks. It was completed on October 17, 2011, when President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow held the official opening ceremony. Function The main function of the tower is to serve TV and radiocommunication antennas, but apart from that there are also organized tourist centers with a variety of interesting attractions. The radius covered by the signal from the antenna is about 100 kilometers. Currently, the tower transmits analog TV, digital TV and radio. Client antenna towers are the following stations: Altyn Asyr, Yashlyk, Miras, Turkmenistan, Turkmen Owazy, Ashgabat, and Turkmen Sport. At a height of 145 meters (29th floor), a revolving restaurant is located in the interior, which features the combina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashgabat
Ashgabat or Asgabat ( tk, Aşgabat, ; fa, عشقآباد, translit='Ešqābād, formerly named Poltoratsk ( rus, Полтора́цк, p=pəltɐˈratsk) between 1919 and 1927), is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan. It lies between the Karakum Desert and the Kopetdag mountain range in Central Asia, near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. The city was founded in 1881 on the basis of an Ahal Teke tribal village, and made the capital of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic in 1924. Much of the city was destroyed by the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake, but has since been extensively rebuilt under the rule of Saparmurat Niyazov's "White City" urban renewal project, resulting in monumental projects sheathed in costly white marble. The Soviet-era Karakum Canal runs through the city, carrying waters from the Amu Darya from east to west. Since 2019, the city has been recognized as having one of the highest costs of living in the world largely due to Turkmenistan's inflation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monument To The Constitution
Monument to the Turkmenistan Constitution ( tk, Türkmenistanyň Konstitusiýa binasy) is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Its height of 185 meters makes it the second-tallest building in Turkmenistan. The monument is decorated with marble Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or Dolomite (mineral), dolomite. Marble is typically not Foliation (geology), foliated (layered), although there are exceptions. In geology, the .... Built to honor the 20th anniversary of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, it was constructed between 2008 and 2011 on the Archabil avenue, by the Turkish construction company Polimeks. Inside the complex is a museum, a conference room, a library, a gift shop and a cafeteria. References External links The Constitution Monument - Polimeks Buildings and structures in Ashgabat Buildings and structures completed in 2011 Monuments and memorials in Turkmenistan {{turkmenista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independence Monument, Ashgabat
The "Independence Monument" is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. 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, 27 September. These elements include a reinforced concrete tower with a high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of . 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 , surrounded by green landscaping that encompasses a cascaded pool and 27 heroic statues of Turkmen leaders, centered on a golden statue of Saparmurat Niyazov. Information The monument was erected by the Turkish company Polimeks Polimeks İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş. is a Turkish holding company based in Istanbul. Polimeks, established in 1995 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yyldyz Hotel
Yyldyz Hotel ( tk, Ýyldyz oteli) is a luxury hotel located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Built in 2013 by Bouygues, it has 155 rooms. It is a 24 story hotel, with a height of 107 meters. Design and construction In the construction of high-rise hotel tower, about seven thousand tons of steel and more than 14,000 square meters of glass were used. The building has a teardrop shape. The total area is 50,620 square meters. The surrounding land has an area of roughly 85,000 square meters. The whole structure has a high degree of seismic resistance. Features The hotel has 155 rooms, including presidential, deluxe and standard rooms. On the 1st floor there is a large banquet hall with 1000 seats. VIP apartments are located on the 14th floor. On the 18th floor there is a panoramic restaurant with 600 seats. See also * List of tallest structures in Turkmenistan * List of tallest structures in Central Asia This list of tallest structures in Central Asia ranks sky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ministry Of Oil And Mineral Resources Of Turkmenistan
The Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources of Turkmenistan ( tk, Türkmenistanyň Nebit we Gaz ministrligi) is a former governmental agency of Turkmenistan. It was in charge of regulating activities in the oil and gas industry, petrochemical production, and transportation of hydrocarbons. The structure of this ministry included the State Agency for Management and Use of Hydrocarbon Resources under the President of Turkmenistan. Both the ministry and the state agency were abolished in July 2016. The functions of the former ministry and state agency were divided between the deputy chairman for oil and gas of the Government of Turkmenistan and two state corporations (concerns), Turkmengaz and Türkmennebit, both of which report to the deputy chairman. History It was established on April 23, 1993 under the name of the Ministry of Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan. In 1996, it was transformed into the Ministry of Oil and Gas Industry and Mineral Resources. It was then renamed to the Mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ministry Of Trade And Foreign Economic Relations Of Turkmenistan
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Neutrality Monument
Monument of Neutrality ( tk, Bitaraplyk arkasy) is a monument originally located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. In 2010, it was moved to the suburbs. The three-legged arch, which became known locally as "The Tripod", was tall and was built in 1998 on the orders of the president of Turkmenistan, Saparmyrat Nyýazow, to commemorate the country's official position of neutrality. It cost $12 million to construct. The monument was topped by a tall gold-plated statue of Nyýazow which rotated always to face the sun. The arch was located in central Ashgabat where it dominated the skyline, being taller than the nearby Presidential Palace. The statue was illuminated at night. The arch featured a panoramic viewing platform which was a popular attraction for visitors. Removal On 18 January 2010 Nyýazow's successor as president, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, signed a decree to begin work on dismantling and moving the arch. There were reports that the arch would be dismantled as early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Tallest Structures In Central Asia
This list of tallest structures in Central Asia ranks skyscrapers, towers and other structures in Central Asia based on official height. Structures of the Central Asian region consisting of the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are included in this list. Completed tallest structures This list ranks the tallest buildings and structures in Central Asia that stand at least tall. Only completed structures and buildings that have been topped out are included. Under construction structures This list ranks buildings and structures that are under construction in Central Asia and are planned to rise at least 100 metres (330 ft) tall. Timeline of tallest structures See also *List of tallest buildings in Kazakhstan **List of tallest buildings in Astana *List of tallest structures in Uzbekistan *List of tallest structures in Turkmenistan * List of tallest structures in the former Soviet Union *List of tallest buildings in Asia Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Tallest Structures In The Former Soviet Union
This is an incomplete list of the tallest structures that are built in the former Soviet Union. Tallest structures File:Moscow Russia TV Tower.jpg, Ostankino Tower (540.1 m) File:Mastofboganida.jpg, Dudinka CHAYKA-Mast (468 m) File:ИнтаРадиомачта.JPG, Inta CHAYKA-Mast (462 m) File:GRES-2.jpg, GRES-2 Power Station (419.7 m) File:Straseni TV Mast 8.jpg, Străşeni TV Mast (355 m) File:TV-Tower Vinnytsya.jpg, TV Tower Vinnytsia (354 m) Very tall structures of unknown height There are some facilities in Russia and other parts of former Soviet Union, which may use permanent man-made structures taller than 250 metres. As some of them are of military importance, no height data are currently available. These facilities include the following stations: * Alpha transmitter Revda () * Alpha transmitter Seyda () * Large chimney of Karagandinskaya TÈC-3 ( ) * Chimneys of Rustavi Metallurgical Plant (2 chimneys – an estimate over 200 m high) If one could find out the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Buildings And Structures In Turkmenistan
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