Ashgabat Independence Monument
The "Independence Monument" is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.[1] 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 October 1991. These elements include a 91-meter reinforced concrete tower with a 27-meter high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of 10 meters. 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 the statues of 27 historical heroes of the Turkmens that guided Turkmenistan history. [1]
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Dmitriy Medvedev near Monument
Coordinates: 37°52′52.38″N 58°22′53.20″E / 37.8812167°N 58.381444°E
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