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TURKMENISTAN: Monument of Neutrality opens in Turkmenistan.
The total height of the Monument of Neutrality is 95 meters, including a 12 meter high sculpture of the first President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Niyazov on top of the monument.
The multilevel structure is decorated with bronze bas-reliefs with gilt, depicting the important events from different historical periods of the Turkmen state - from ancient times to the era of independence. It displays images of the founder of the nation – Oguz Khan Turkmen and his six sons, the image of carpet patterns, ancient monuments, images of the Turkmen riders on Akhalteke horses, and various scenes from the life of the Turkmens.
Inside the building there is the Museum of neutrality, which consists of three halls. The museum's exhibition depicts the country's ongoing domestic and foreign policies and important events in the modern era.
Residents and visitors of Ashgabat can view the sights of the white marble capital city from two viewing platforms, as well as a panoramic elevator, which is the main axis of the Monument of neutrality. The adjacent park area is decorated with cascading fountains, pergolas, and cafes.
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