Ashgabat Memorial Complex, Memorial complex in southwest Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
The Ashgabat Memorial Complex is a memorial site in southwest Ashgabat that brings together multiple monuments on one grounds. The location contains separate sections dedicated to victims of World War II, the 1948 earthquake, and the Battle of Geok Tepe, connected by paved pathways and furnished with seating areas.
The complex opened in 2014 and brought together monuments that previously stood scattered across downtown Ashgabat into one unified memorial space. This consolidation created a single location where visitors can encounter the country's major historical losses and commemorations.
The earthquake monument shows a bronze bull supporting the Earth, reflecting old Turkmen beliefs about massive animals causing earthquakes. This imagery connects ancient traditions with the country's modern way of remembering important events.
The site is easy to walk through with paved pathways connecting the different sections and benches available for resting. The grounds are lit at night, making it possible to visit at different times of day or evening.
Five red marble towers form an eight-pointed star pattern in the World War II section with an eternal flame burning below them. This geometric arrangement is not commonly seen in other war memorials around the region.
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