Introduction to the Independence Pillar: Located in the south of Ashgabat, it symbolizes Turkey as an independent and sovereign country. The tower above the base is 91 meters high, symbolizing Turkey's independence in 1991. The "Independence Day" on October 27 and the "Neutrality Day" on December 12 each year have become the most important and solemn festivals in Turkmenistan. At the same time, the central column and the independent column have also become Ashgabat's main landmark buildings and tourist attractions.