In the history of Malaysia, the Sultan Abdul Samad Palace has a special significance. It was here in 1957 that the country's independence was declared and Malaysia ceased to be part of the British Empire. Now, the Independence Square in front of the palace is used to celebrate National Day, as well as the New Year, organize carnivals and hold various city events. The Sultan Abdul Samad Palace looks especially interesting in the evening, when beautiful lighting is lit along the entire perimeter of the building.
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20 km from Kuala Lumpur is , where you can see another magnificent landmark of Malaysia - the pink Putra Mosque on the shore of the Putrayawa Reservoir.
In the American state of South Dakota, you can see a special database monument carved into the rock . This is an unfinished Memorial dedicated to the memory of an Indian chief and warrior from the Oglala tribe, known as Thašunke Witko - Crazy Horse.
Black Hills Indian Chief Memorial
The Crazy Horse Memorial was carved from a single rock and is the largest in the world. In 1948, work on this grandiose project was begun by the American sculptor of Polish origin Korczak Ziółkowski. According to his plan, the finished sculpture of the leader was to be 172 meters high and 195 meters wide. However, in 1982, the sculptor died, so the monument remained unfinished.
Black Hills Indian Chief Memorial
After the death of the sculptor, his work was continued by enthusiasts. By 1998, the head of the Indian chief was finished. Now, work on the construction of the giant memorial is still ongoing. Most of the funds for it come as donations from tourists who come to see the unfinished monument.