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Attractions in Dushanbe

Ismoili Somoni memorial complex TOURISM
The Ismoili Somoni memorial is located in the central
square of Dushanbe. The memorial was set up in honor of
1100th anniversary of the State of Ismoili Somani with the
sculptural image of Ismoili Somoni, the founder of the first
independent Tajik state (IX-X a.d.). Having the shape of the
sun with seven stars, a royal scepter, the symbol of national
unity and the rebirth of Tajik nation is placed to the right
hand of Ismoili Somoni’s sculpture. The memorial complex
was set up in 1999.

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