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Peace Dove (Sumgait)

Coordinates: 40°35′23″N 49°40′07″E / 40.58972°N 49.66861°E / 40.58972; 49.66861
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Peace Dove
Sülh göyərçini
LocationSumgayit, Azerbaijan
Coordinates40°35′23″N 49°40′07″E / 40.58972°N 49.66861°E / 40.58972; 49.66861
Built1978
ArchitectV. Nazirov and A. Guliyev
Governing bodySumgayit Executive Power

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]

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References

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  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. ^ a b "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.