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The Monument of Neutrality (Turkmen: Bitarap nukdaýnazaryň ýadygärligi) is a monument and observation tower located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.The three-legged arch, which became known locally as "The Tripod", [1] was 75 metres (246 ft) tall and was built in 1998 on the orders of President Saparmurat Niyazov to commemorate the country's official position of neutrality. [2]
The Monument of Independence sits on a total area of 84,500 m 2 (910,000 sq ft), surrounded by green landscaping that encompasses a cascaded pool and 27 heroic statues of Turkmen leaders, centered on a golden statue of Saparmurat Niyazov. [1]
Saparmurat Atayevich Niyazov (Russian: Сапармурат Атаевич Ниязов; Turkmen: Saparmyrat Ataýewiç Nyýazow; [a] 19 February 1940 – 21 December 2006), known as Türkmenbaşy, [b] was a Turkmen politician who led Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006.
Saparmurat Niyazov, a former official of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, ruled Turkmenistan from 1985, when he became head of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR, until his death in 2006. He retained absolute control over the country as President after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
The Ruhnama, or Rukhnama, translated into English as Book of the Soul, is a two volume work written by Saparmurat Niyazov, the president of Turkmenistan from 1990 to 2006. It was intended to serve as a tool of state propaganda , emphasising the basis of the Turkmen nation .
All links are decorated with diamonds. In the center, against the background of white enamel, another hexagon is shown, consisting of two intertwined octahedrons, which depict divergent sun rays, a map of Turkmenistan made of glassy green enamel, and a relief image in gold profile of President Niyazov and the Independence Monument.
The first 8 km (5.0 mi) of the Walk of Health was constructed in 1999 by dictator Saparmurat Niyazov.It officially opened on 2 January 2000. [5] Niyazov made his ministers walk the walkway whilst he travelled by helicopter to meet them at the end of the walkway.
Pages in category "Saparmurat Niyazov" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...