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
Saparmurat Atayevich Niyazov; tk, Saparmyrat Ataýewiç Nyýazow, in Cyrillic: Сапармырат Атаевич Ныязов (19 February 1940 – 21 December 2006), also known as Turkmenbashi, was a Turkmen politician who rule ...
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The monument was erected by the Turkish company
Polimeks in 2001, to the tenth anniversary of the Independence of Turkmenistan.
By tradition, foreign guests plant a young tree on the Alley of Honorary Guests near the Independence Monument.
Currency
10000 manat. Türkmenistan, 2005 b.jpg, 10,000 manats
10000 manat. Türkmenistan, 2003 b.jpg, 10,000 manats
5 manat. Türkmenistan, 2009 b.jpg, 5 manats (2009 year)
Coin of Turkmenistan 03.jpg, 2 manat coin
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Monuments and memorials in Turkmenistan
Buildings and structures in Ashgabat
Tourist attractions in Ashgabat
Buildings and structures completed in 2001
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