The Statue of Ismail Being the national hero of Tajikistan, and his grave has become one of the most beautiful historical places in Tajikistan. The statue of this ancient ruler is found in most of the county’s major cities. However, this Dushanbe Colossus, located on Dusti Square in the city’s core, is one of the most memorable. Its design has an ArtDeco feeling for it, with outbreaks of gold against a darker background. Ismoil Somoni’s actual figure stands 13 meters high, but his surrounding arc extends the entire height of the statue to an astonishing 43 meters, which adds its formidable aspect. If the monument was not already sufficiently large, all of a golden crown is said to be made of pure Tadjejik gold.
Ismoil Somoni has a Scepter in his right hand with seven stars, which are also found on the flag of Tajikistan. These seven stars are intended to represent the seven traditional stars that exist over seven mountains, which in turn can be found above the seven orchards in heaven, often mentioned in Tajik mythology and the story. An elevated tiled map of the Samani Empire, which shows the extent of this once powerful empire, is behind the monument. It extended over many Central Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and much of Iran, with its capital in Bukhara.
A clock monument, the majestic national library and the independence monument, all of which are close to the memorial, are among the adjacent attractions. Ismail Samani’s statue does not have an opening or closing time, and visitors are welcome to visit at any time. The figure shines brightly at night, making it ideal for photography. During the day, however, pictures with the snow -covered mountains seem to be much better. Climbing in a series of steps leads to the statue, which is guarded by a couple of sour good looking cops at the top. Maybe they are worried that someone will reach the gilded crown of the monument!
