Independence Monument, National monument in Kopetdag District, Turkmenistan.
The Independence Monument rises 118 meters high with a white marble base, concrete tower, and golden crescent moon containing five stars at its peak.
Turkish construction company Polimeks built this national symbol in 2001 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence from the Soviet Union.
The monument incorporates traditional Turkmen design elements, including a structure resembling a yurt and decorative patterns found in local headwear.
Visitors can access an observation deck at the top of the tower, offering complete views of Ashgabat and the surrounding Kopetdag mountains.
Twenty-seven bronze statues of historical Turkmen leaders encircle the monument's base, which covers an area of 84,500 square meters.
Location: Köpetdag etraby
Inception: January 1, 2001
Address: V9JJ+FW3, Arçabil şaýoly, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan Aşgabat Aşgabat
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 37.88118,58.38235
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:14
Turkmenistan features diverse natural sites and monuments: the Darvaza crater with its perpetual fire, ancient sites of Merv and Nisa, ornate mausoleums, Kow-Ata underground lake, Yangykala canyon with colorful cliffs, the Kopet Dag mountains, and the Karakum desert. The capital Ashgabat showcases contemporary architecture in white marble.
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