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"Mangilik El" triumphal Arch – a unique architectural monument in Astana was opened on the initiative of the First President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev in 2011 in honor of the 20th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Today Kazakhstan has become a worthy independent state, recognized by the world community, equal to developed countries. And its center in Astana is a golden bridge between Europe and Asia, where important decisions are made, representatives of the world spheres of sports, culture, education and science gather.
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"Mangilik El" triumphal Arch is located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, 2 Enbekshiler Street.
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The monument "Mangilik El" is made of granite and marble. The arch is decorated with Kazakh ornaments. The height of the architectural structure is 20 meters, and the width is 13 meters. To the left of the gate there is a statue of an elder – a symbol of wisdom, genius, defender of the spirit and thought of the people, formed in the consciousness of the Kazakh nation since ancient times. On the right side of the gate there is a relief sculpture of a woman – the guardian mother of the family. Usually such gates are installed at the entrance to the city, along the high road, in honor of the triumph of the spirit of victory or creative achievements.
"Mangilik El" Triumphal Arch, Astana city
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