Altyn Asyr trade centre

The shopping center is positioned in Independence Park, at the intersection of Lenin Avenue (Turkmenbashi) and Moscow Street (10th Anniversary of Abadan). Surrounding the approach to the building are various fountains of different styles and shapes.

On the first floor of the «Five-Legged» structure, visitors will find a range of cafes and shops, while the second floor houses office spaces. At the base of each «leg» of the building, there is a fountain, making a total of five fountains, each designed in the shape of a pentagon.

Flanking the avenue leading to Moscow Street are additional fountains and small architectural elements, including golden lions and five-headed eagles. The five-headed eagle, depicted on the personal standard of the Turkmen President, has several interpretations. This symbol was officially approved by Turkmenbashi in 1996. The eagle’s three heads face the left side of the standard, while the other two face the right. Continuing the tradition of national heraldry, which featured a two-headed eagle on Oghuz Khan’s flag triumphing over a serpent, the President’s standard showcases a five-headed eagle and a defeated two-headed snake. This composition symbolically represents the protection of the state from internal and external threats.

The Independence Monument is also situated in this park. The fountains in this park feature mythical creatures whose images were discovered during the excavation of the ancient Parthian city of Nisa, with artifacts now housed in the Main Museum of Turkmenistan.