Peace Dove (Sumgayit)
| Peace Dove Sülh göyərçini | |
|---|---|
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Peace Dove on stamps of Azerbaijan, 2004 | |
| Location | Sumgayit, Azerbaijan |
| Coordinates | 40°35′23″N 49°40′07″E / 40.58972°N 49.66861°ECoordinates: 40°35′23″N 49°40′07″E / 40.58972°N 49.66861°E |
| Built | 1978 |
| Architect | V. Nazirov and A. Guliyev |
| Governing body | Sumgayit Executive Power |
| Type | Cultural |
 Azerbaijan | |
Peace Dove (Azerbaijani: Sülh göyərçini) is an allegorical sculpture in Nasimi Culture and Leisure Park in Sumgayit, Azerbaijan. The Peace Dove is the symbol of Sumgayit.[1]
The monument was designed by the Chief Artist of Sumgayit Vagif Nazirov and architect A. Guliyev. It is made of solid concrete.[2] It was raised in 1978 as a symbol of peace in a newly functioning public park on coastline city of Sumgayit.[3]
In 2008, the monument and the whole park went through an extensive renovation works.[2]
References
- ↑ K. Zarbaliyeva (2010-10-06). "Sumqayıt nümayəndə heyəti Mogilyovda səfərdədir" [Sumgayit delegation is visiting Mogilev]. Trend News Agency. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
- 1 2 "SUMQAYITIN RƏMZİ OLAN «SÜLH GÖYƏRÇİNİ» REKONSTRUKSİYA OLUNUR" [The symbol of Sumgayit "Peace Dove" is being renovated]. 2008-01-07. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
- ↑ "Sumqayıt şəhər icra hakimiyyəti. Parklar və istirahət bağları" [Sumgayit Executive Power. Parks and Leisure facilities]. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
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