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Historic site in Sumgayit, Azerbaijan
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.

The monument was designed by the Chief Artist of Sumgayit Vagif Nazirov and architect A. Guliyev. It is made of solid concrete. It was raised in 1978 as a symbol of peace in a newly functioning public park on coastline city of Sumgayit.

In 2008, the monument and the whole park went through an extensive renovation works.

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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