Back نصب الحياد Arabic Neutralitätsbogen German Μνημείο Ουδετερότητας Greek Monumento de la Neutralidad Spanish Arche de la Neutralité French אנדרטת הנייטרליות HE Monumento alla neutralità Italian 中立の塔 Japanese Arco da Neutralidade Portuguese Arcul Neutralității Romanian
Bitaraplyk binasy (Turkmen) | |
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| Location | Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
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| Builder | Polimeks |
| Type | Arch |
| Height | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Completion date | 1998 |
Monument of Neutrality (Turkmen: Bitaraplyk arkasy) is a monument originally located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. In 2010, it was moved to the suburbs. The three-legged arch, which became known locally as "The Tripod",[1] was 75 metres (246 ft) tall and was built in 1998 on the orders of the president of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov, to commemorate the country's official position of neutrality.[2] It cost $12 million to construct. The monument was topped by a 12-metre (39 ft) tall gold-plated statue of Niyazov which rotated to always face the sun.[2][3] The arch was located in central Ashgabat where it dominated the skyline, being taller than the nearby Presidential Palace.[2] The statue was illuminated at night. The arch featured a panoramic viewing platform which was a popular attraction for visitors.[2]