Yeddi Gunbaz mausoleum, Mausoleum complex in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan.
The Yeddi Gunbaz is a cemetery complex featuring seven burial structures with octagonal designs that transition to hexagonal shapes and are topped with circular cupolas supported by angular rosettes. Of these, three complete mausoleums remain standing today.
Built in 1810 by architect Usta Taghi, the complex served as the burial ground for the family of Mustafa Khan, the final ruler of Shamakhi khanate. The structures were created during a significant period in the region's past.
The three surviving structures display stone cornices, geometric patterns, and white stone surfaces that reflect local building traditions of the period. These architectural choices show how craftsmen worked with regional styles and materials.
The site sits about 1.5 kilometers (1 mi) south of Shamakhi city center, making it relatively straightforward to reach. You can walk through and observe all three complete mausoleums as well as the partially preserved structures.
Each mausoleum displays black stone cornices with simple ornamental designs and trefoil arches that support spherical cupolas on high stone bases. These crafted details showcase a refined combination of geometric shapes characteristic of the region's building tradition.
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