Nizami Mausoleum, Cultural monument in Ganja, Azerbaijan.
The Nizami Mausoleum is a red granite structure in Ganja that rises about 20 meters and features curved forms with golden lettering. An attached museum displays rare manuscripts and artistic miniatures from European library collections.
The structure was built in 1947 and holds the remains of poet Nizami Ganjavi from the 12th century. The construction honors a writer whose influence spread across the Islamic world and lasted for centuries.
The monument honors Nizami's role as a major poet whose works like Khosrow and Shirin and Layla and Majnun became classics in Persian literature. The site shows how this writer remains celebrated in his birthplace through sculpture and display.
Visitors should plan time to explore both the mausoleum and the museum with its collection of items about the poet's life and works. The structure is easily accessible and the surrounding area has plenty of space to walk around.
The lower level of the structure holds the poet's burial chamber, while the surrounding plaza features statues of characters. These figures bring scenes from Nizami's stories to life in the open space around the monument.
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