Kalakhana Mausoleums, Medieval mausoleums in Shamakhi District, Azerbaijan
The Kalakhana Mausoleums comprise eight surviving tombs spread across 3.5 hectares of land, located 6 kilometers north of Shamakhi city.
The mausoleums, designed by architect Amir Ali oglu Abdulazim in the 17th century, include one tomb with an inscription dating to 1663 or 1664.
The memorial complex reflects Islamic architectural traditions and burial customs of medieval Azerbaijan through the Shirvan-Absheron architectural style.
Visitors can reach the mausoleums by taking transportation from Shamakhi city, with coordinates at 40.590015° latitude and 48.601673° longitude.
Five of the nine original tombs feature surrounding walls with portal entrances, while one particular tomb contains five separate graves.
Location: Kələxana
Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school
GPS coordinates: 40.59002,48.60167
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:20
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