Monument to the Independence of Uzbekistan, Independence monument at Mustaqillik Maydoni square, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The Independence Monument features a metal sphere with an ornamental pattern displaying a map of Uzbekistan atop a tall granite pedestal.
The monument site transformed from a military fortress in 1865 to Lenin Square, and finally became Mustaqillik Maydoni after Uzbekistan gained independence in 1991.
The monument includes a statue of a mother with her baby, representing the nurturing spirit of the Uzbek nation and its future generations.
The monument serves as a ceremonial location where officials conduct wreath-laying ceremonies during national holidays and diplomatic state visits.
The monument's design influenced architectural developments across Uzbekistan, with its globe motif reproduced in various forms throughout the country.
GPS coordinates: 41.31643,69.26676
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:46
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