Khanegah tomb
Khanegah on the Alinjachay River (Azerbaijani: Xanəgah türbəsi) – is a tomb dated to between the 13th and 15th centuries and is located in the Khanegah village of Julfa District, Azerbaijan. The tomb is on the Alinjachay River.
| Xanəgah türbəsi | |
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| Location | Julfa District, Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Completion date | 13th to 15th centuries |
Architecture
Khanegah was built of burned brick of 20 x 20 x 5 metre size. Pendentive of the building is built like muqarnas. The complex consists of two mausoleums: one of them is attach to other in the 15th century.[1]
Gallery
In 2008, a postage stamp of Azerbaijan with the picture of the khanegah was released.
Postage stamp of Azerbaijan with the picture of the khanegah.
References
- К.М. Мамед-заде (1983). Строительное Искусство Азербайджана( с древнейших времен до XIX в.). Baku: Элм.
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