Arch of Neutrality, Monument and observation platform in Kopetdag district, Turkmenistan.
The Arch of Neutrality is a three-legged monument in Ashgabat that rises 95 meters high and provides observation platforms at different elevations. Its marble-clad legs are connected by disc-shaped levels, with a large gold-plated statue positioned at the summit.
The monument opened in 1998 following a United Nations resolution that recognized Turkmenistan's international neutral status. This decision became central to the nation's political identity.
The structure blends modern design with Turkmen traditions through decorative bronze rings patterned after carpets and a three-legged base inspired by traditional hearths. These details reflect local craftsmanship and values that remain meaningful to the community.
Two horizontal elevators bring visitors to a café at about 22 meters high, while a panoramic lift reaches the main observation deck at a higher level. The different levels let you see the city from various viewpoints.
Crowning the top is a 12-meter gold-plated statue that once rotated daily to follow the sun. This impressive sculpture was later relocated to its current position after originally standing elsewhere in the city.
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