Peace Dove (Sumgayit)

Peace Dove
Sülh göyərçini
Location: Sumgayit, Azerbaijan
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Built: 1978
Architect: V. Nazirov and A. Guliyev
Governing body: Sumgayit Executive Power
Type: Cultural

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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