Ashgabat Fountain

Fountain complex in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Ashgabat Fountain is a fountain complex located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The complex currently holds two entries in the Guinness Book of Records \- one for its size and one for "Most Fountain Pools in a Public Place." Constructed by the Turkish company Polimeks in 2008, the Ashgabat Fountain is located on the road leading from Ashgabat Airport to the city center of Ashgabat.

Oguz Khan monument

The Ashgabat Fountain has many decorative elements and is set in impressive landscaping. It is composed of a large-scale system of water jet displays accompanied by music and light. The pool and fountain complex spans 125,000 square meters (12.5 ha) and features 27 synchronized, illuminated, and fully programmable fountains. The fountain's lighting system is powered by solar energy. The complex was designed to represent the legendary ancestors of the Turkic people: Oguz Khan and his six sons: Gün Khan (Lord of the Sun), Ay Khan (Lord of the Moon), Yildiz Khan (Lord of the Stars), Gök Khan (Lord of Heaven), Dag Khan (Ruler of the Mountains) and Deniz Khan (Ruler of the Sea). The project's creative direction was led by the "People's Artist of Turkmenistan," Babasary Annamuradov. According to the sculpture's creators, it is meant to evoke the Turkmen people's peacefulness, their unbreakable unity, and cohesion, and the creative spirit and power of modern Turkmenistan.

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* Photos of the opening
* Fountain in Polimeks Insaat
* Ashgabat in Guinness Book

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Ashgabat

Landmarks|

| Palaces|

* Oguzkhan Presidential Palace (2011)
* Turkmenbashy Palace [fr] (1997)
* Ruhyýet Palace
* Wedding Palace

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Hotels|

* Archabil Hotel Ashgabat
* Grand Turkmen Hotel
* Yyldyz Hotel

Monuments and memorials|

* Ashgabat Flagpole
* Fountain
* Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
* Independence Monument
* Monument to the Constitution
* Neutrality Monument

Mosques|

* Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
* Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque

Museums|

* Ashgabat National Museum of History
* Exhibition Hall of the Ministry of Culture
* State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan
* Turkmen Carpet Museum
* Turkmenistan Cultural Centre
* Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts

Retail and business|

* Ashgabat Mall
* Altyn Asyr Bazaar
* Berkarar Mall
* Central Bank of Turkmenistan
* Russian Bazaar

Cinemas and theatres|

* Ashgabat cinema
* Turkmen Puppet Theatre
* Turkmen State Circus
* Turkmen National Theatre of Youth
* Ashgabat Russian Drama Theatre

Parks|

* Magtymguly Pyragy Cultural Park Complex
* Inspiration Park

Others|

Ashgabat Zoo

Education|

* Institute of International Relations
* Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan
* International Oil and Gas University
* International Turkmen-Turkish University
* International University of Humanities and Development
* Turkmen Agricultural University
* Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction
* Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management
* Turkmen State Medical University
* Turkmen State University

Sport|

* Ashgabat Stadium
* Ashgabat Velodrome
* Ashgabat Watersports Complex
* Galkan Winter Sports Centre
* HTTU Stadium
* Köpetdag Stadium
* Nusaý Stadium
* Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
* Winter Sports Complex Ashgabat
* Ashgabat Ice Palace

Transport|

* International Airport
* Cable Car
* Monorail
* Railway station
* Trolleybuses in Ashgabat
* Archabil Avenue
* Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue
* Independence Square
* Galkynysh Square
* Makhtumkuli Avenue

* Category

37°58′25″N 58°23′25″E﻿ / ﻿37.9736°N 58.3903°E﻿ / 37.9736; 58.3903

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