Barda Tower Mausoleum, Medieval mausoleum in Barda, Azerbaijan.
The cylindrical structure rises 14 meters high and features a distinctive combination of burnt and green-blue colored glazed bricks across its exterior.
Built in 1322 by architect Ahmad Nakhchivani, the mausoleum represents the architectural principles of the Nakhchivan school during Azerbaijan's medieval period.
The mausoleum incorporates Islamic calligraphy with the word 'Allah' repeated over 200 times and includes Ayatul-Kursi Surah inscriptions in Kufi alphabet.
Two entrance portals on the north and south sides provide access to the mausoleum's inner chamber and underground sepulcher.
The interior structure transitions from a cylindrical base to a decahedron at 2 meters height, before returning to a circular form at its upper section.
Location: Barda
Inception: 1322
Architects: Ahmad Nakhchivani
Architectural style: Architectural school of Nakhchivan
GPS coordinates: 40.38306,47.12778
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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