The Mausoleum of Yusif ibn Kuseyir was built in 1161–1162, in
Nakchivan city.
Architect of the mausoleum was
Ajami ibn Abubakr Nakhchivani.
The mausoleums of Nakhichevan was nominated for
List of World Heritage Sites
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,
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in 1998 by
Gulnara Mehmandarova
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Committee of ICOMOS
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.
Architecture
This small octagonal building was constructed from baked brick and finished with a pyramid-shaped roof. There is a large line with ligature written in kufi script from Quran
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on the top of the mausoleum. The western edge of the mausoleum slightly differs. The top of the mausoleum is decorated with geometric ornaments, under which is located a construction ligature. It indicates the name of a buried person and the construction date of the mausoleum. Internal space of the mausoleum is vaulted and divided into cells. Ajami ibn Abubakr Nakhchivani's name is written on the upper side of the first edge, in the left side of the entrance.
See also
* Garabaghlar Mausoleum
* Melik Ajdar Mausoleum
Melik Ajdar Mausoleum or Jijimli Mausoleum is a mausoleum located in the high mountainous terrain of the Jijimli village of the Lachin District of Azerbaijan. According to the scientific research data, it was built in the 14th centuries.
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* Mausoleum of Sheikh Juneyd
Mausoleum of Sheikh Juneyd ( az, Şeyx Cüneyd türbəsi) – is located in Hazra village of Qusar Rayon. Hazra village is not far from Azerbaijan’s border with Dagestan. From history of battle period between the Shirvanshahs and Ardabil sheikhs ...
References
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1162 establishments in Asia
Nakhchivan (city)
Tourist attractions in Azerbaijan
Tourist attractions in Nakhchivan
Ajami Nakhchivani buildings and structures