Garabaghlar Mausoleum

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Garabaghlar Mausoleum, 14th-century mausoleum in Kangarli District, Azerbaijan.

The cylindrical structure rises 30 meters high with twelve semicircular facets and features an internal circular chamber for ceremonial purposes.

The mausoleum complex includes two minarets from the 12th century and a portal bearing the name of Goday Khatun, wife of Abaqa Khan.

The structure integrates Kufic script inscriptions and geometric patterns that reflect the architectural methods of the Nakhchivan school.

The burial site stands 30 kilometers from Nakhchivan city and contains both an upper chamber and a lower burial vault for visitors to explore.

The minarets display octahedral structures transitioning to cylindrical trunks made from circular bricks enhanced with turquoise glaze patterns.

Location: Kangarli District

Architectural style: Architectural school of Nakhchivan

GPS coordinates: 39.43028,45.19222

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19

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