Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
Yeddi Gümbəz
The Shirvan Khans family cemetery on a hill south of Shamakhi, with surviving octagonal domed mausoleums and ancient gravestones overlooking the town.
The Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum is the burial ground of the Shirvan Khans royal family from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is located on a small hill southwest of Shamakhi. Originally it had seven domed mausoleums, but after repeated earthquakes only a few remain in good condition. Ancient gravestones carved with patterns and inscriptions are scattered around the site. The view is open, overlooking Shamakhi and the vineyards beyond, making it an excellent spot for photography. Entry is free, but the ground is a dirt and stone slope, so non-slip shoes are recommended. It is about 1 km from the Shamakhi Juma Mosque and is usually visited as part of the same stop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Juma Mosque of Shamakhi
- Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory
- Basqal
- Diri Baba Mausoleum
- Lahij
- Ivanovka
- Yeddi Gozel Waterfall
- Nohur Lake