Ismail Somoni statue
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The Ismail Somoni statue is a prominent monument in Tajikistan honoring the 10th-century Samanid ruler Ismail Samani, regarded as a symbol of national identity and independence.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ismail Somoni statue canonical | 1 |
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
monument
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | monumental ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Samanid Empire
NERFINISHED
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Tajik Independence Day celebrations ⓘ |
| category |
Buildings and structures in Dushanbe
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Cultural infrastructure in Tajikistan ⓘ Statues in Tajikistan ⓘ |
| commemorates | 1100th anniversary of the Samanid state ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Government of Tajikistan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Tajikistan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Ismail Samani NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts | Ismail Samani holding a scepter ⓘ |
| hasInscription | references to Ismail Samani and Tajik statehood ⓘ |
| hasPart |
golden crown
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ornamental arch ⓘ pedestal ⓘ |
| hasSymbolism |
Samanid dynasty legacy
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Tajik statehood ⓘ revival of Persianate culture in Tajikistan ⓘ |
| height |
approximately 11 meters (statue)
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approximately 25–30 meters (with arch and pedestal) ⓘ |
| heritage |
symbol of Tajik independence
ⓘ
symbol of Tajik national identity ⓘ |
| imageAppearsOn |
postcards of Dushanbe
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tourism promotion materials of Tajikistan ⓘ |
| inception | 1999 ⓘ |
| lighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Dushanbe
NERFINISHED
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Dusti Square NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInFrontOf | National Library of Tajikistan (earlier government buildings area) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
bronze
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granite ⓘ |
| near |
Flagpole of Dushanbe
NERFINISHED
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Palace of Nations (Kohi Millat) NERFINISHED ⓘ Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significance |
central landmark of Dushanbe
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popular photo spot for visitors ⓘ site for national celebrations ⓘ |
| subject | Ismail Samani NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| unveiledOn | 1999 ⓘ |
| usesWritingSystem | Cyrillic inscriptions ⓘ |
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