Peace Dove (Sumgayit)

Peace Dove
Sülh göyərçini

Peace Dove on stamps of Azerbaijan, 2004
Location Sumgayit, Azerbaijan
Coordinates 40°35′23″N 49°40′07″E / 40.58972°N 49.66861°E / 40.58972; 49.66861Coordinates: 40°35′23″N 49°40′07″E / 40.58972°N 49.66861°E / 40.58972; 49.66861
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

  1. ↑ K. Zarbaliyeva (2010-10-06). "Sumqayıt nümayəndə heyəti Mogilyovda səfərdədir" [Sumgayit delegation is visiting Mogilev]. Trend News Agency. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ "Sumqayıt şəhər icra hakimiyyəti. Parklar və istirahət bağları" [Sumgayit Executive Power. Parks and Leisure facilities]. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
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