Iran builds huge statue of ancient Persian Goddess
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Topic: Iran builds huge statue of ancient Persian Goddess
Posted By: Cyrus Shahmiri
Subject: Iran builds huge statue of ancient Persian Goddess
Date Posted: 24-Nov-2009 at 06:38
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More than two times taller than the statue of liberty!
This is part of a project in the Kish island which is called "The Lady of the Persian Gulf - Anahita":
Anahita statue
(Area: 15000 sq meters) One of the specifications which distinguish this complex from others is the large statue of Anahita. In ancient Iran, water had always been an element of value; so much so that this value has been embodied at the heart of the unique myth, Anahita. This lady of the waters is a symbol of cleanliness and beauty which guards waters and it has been written that it is as large as all the waters which flow on the earth. This statue has been designed to be integrated with the entrance to the hotel, seemingly seated on a large cliff, on the basis of this historical and Iranian myth and also beautiful waters surrounding the island. It is the second tallest statue in the world in terms of height and is the only statue which been designed for such a purpose.. A combination of architecture and sculpting as well as a modern and natural element is a new approach which has been manifested in this complex. The height of this statue is 96 meters in 26 stories each being designed for special application. The stature of this hotel is to such an extent that it will be seen from remote areas and also from the surrounding waters.       ------------- 
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Posted By: TheGreatSimba
Date Posted: 24-Nov-2009 at 09:26
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Interesting. But is this being built by a private investor or is this the Iranian government wasting more of the Iranian peoples money? |
Posted By: Cyrus Shahmiri
Date Posted: 24-Nov-2009 at 10:19
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It seems by a private investor but it is somehow impossible without the government support. -------------
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Posted By: TheGreatSimba
Date Posted: 24-Nov-2009 at 18:26
| Yes, it seems fishy to me. All these hotels but no one to stay in them... I'm sure no private investor would invest this much money in Iran. This is probably mostly funded by the government. |
Posted By: Menumorut
Date Posted: 24-Nov-2009 at 21:01
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Very original idea, a building in the shape of a human body. -------------  |