Mausoleum of Huseyn Javid

The Mausoleum of Huseyn Javid is a marble and concrete memorial site in Nakhchivan with two main sections showing features typical of the local Nakhchivan architectural school. The complex houses burial chambers and display areas with informational plaques about the poet's life and work.

The mausoleum was built in 1996 under the initiative of President Heydar Aliyev as a resting place for the influential poet Javid. The project was part of a wider effort to preserve and honor important figures in Azerbaijani culture.

The site honors an important Azerbaijani poet and playwright whose works shaped the country's literary tradition. Visitors can sense the connection between a major writer and his homeland here.

The site is easily accessible with informational displays documenting the poet's life. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the various areas of the complex and observe the architectural details throughout.

The complex houses the graves of the poet's closest family members alongside his own, including his wife and two of his children. This arrangement makes the site a family memorial that offers insight into their shared life together.

Location: Nakhchivan

Inception: 1996

Architects: Ömer Eldarov, Rasim Aliyev

Architectural style: Architectural school of Nakhchivan

Made from material: concrete, marble

GPS coordinates: 39.21503,45.41203

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10