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Independence Monument

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Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument
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Sunday12am - 12am
Monday12am - 12am
Tuesday12am - 12am
Wednesday12am - 12am
Thursday12am - 12am
Friday12am - 12am
Saturday12am - 12am


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 October 1991. These elements include a 91-metre reinforced concrete tower with a 27-metre high golden gilt steel construction on top of the tower, along with an observation terrace with a diameter of 10 metres . 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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