Ashgabat Fountain

The Ashgabat Fountain is a fountain complex located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, that functions as one of the main symbols of the city. The fountain contains the world's largest number of fountain pools in a public place.[1] Constructed by the Turkish company, Polimeks, in 2008[2], the fountain is located on the road leading from Ashgabat Airport to the centre of the capital.

The complex, which covers an area of approximately 15 hectares, includes 27 synchronised, illuminated, and fully programmable fountains. The fountain's lighting system is powered by solar energy.[3][4]

The architectural and sculptural elements of the fountain depict the legendary ancestors of the Turkic people, Oguz Khan and his six sons: Gün Khan (Lord of the Sun), Ay Khan (Lord of the Moon), Yildiz Khan (Lord of the Stars), Gök Khan (Lord of Heaven), Dag Khan (Ruler of the Mountains) and Deniz Khan (Ruler of the Sea). During the creation of the monument, the creative team worked under the direction of the "People's Artist of Turkmenistan", Babasary Annamuradov. According to the creators of the sculpture, it is meant to symbolise the peacefulness of the Turkmen people; their unbreakable unity and cohesion; and the creative spirit and power of modern Turkmenistan.[5]

References
  1. "Most fountain pools in a public place". Guinnessworldrecords.com. 2008-06-29. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  2. "Polimeks - Ashgabat Fountain (Pool and Fountain Complex)". http://polimeks.com/. Retrieved 2021-02-07. External link in |website= (help)
  3. "Вести.Ru: Фонтанный комплекс Ашхабада признан самым крупным в мире". Vesti.ru. 2010-08-29. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  4. "Мировой рекорд по фонтанам установлен в Туркмении | РИА Новости". Ria.ru. 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  5. "27 туркменских фонтанов вошли в Книгу рекордов Гиннеса | Интернет-газета". Turkmenistan.ru. 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2014-04-23.

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