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Peace Dove
40°35′29″N 49°40′52″E / 40.5915°N 49.6810°E / 40.5915; 49.6810
LocationSumgait, Azerbaijan
TypeSculpture
Completion date1978

Peace Dove (Azerbaijani: Sülh göyərçini) is an allegorical sculpture located in Nasimi Culture and Leisure Park, Sumgait, Azerbaijan. Erected in 1978, it symbolizes peace and unity and is considered the city's emblem.

History

Designed by monumentalist artist Vagif Nazirov and sculptor Asim Guliyev, the monument was created to celebrate the peaceful coexistence of the diverse population in Sumgait, an industrial city. Made of concrete, the sculpture stands at the intersection of Sulh Street and Samad Vurgun Street, with views of the city and the Caspian Sea.

The monument underwent renovations in 2008 and 2013 to maintain its condition and ensure its preservation.

On stamps

  • 2004 2004
  • 2009 2009
  • 2014 2014

References

  1. K. Zarbaliyeva (2010-10-06). "Sumqayıt nümayəndə heyəti Mogilyovda səfərdədir" [Sumgayit delegation is visiting Mogilev]. Trend News Agency. Archived from the original on 2010-12-25. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  2. ^ "SUMQAYITIN RƏMZİ OLAN "SÜLH GÖYƏRÇİNİ" REKONSTRUKSİYA OLUNUR" [The symbol of Sumgayit "Peace Dove" is being renovated]. 2008-01-07. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  3. "Sumqayıt şəhər icra hakimiyyəti. Parklar və istirahət bağları" [Sumgayit Executive Power. Parks and Leisure facilities]. Archived from the original on 2010-12-20. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
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