Quba Genocide Memorial Complex
Quba Soyqırımı Memorial Kompleksi
A memorial built on the site of a mass grave from the 1918 massacre. Under a glass dome, visitors can see the excavation site and learn about Azerbaijan's modern history.
In 2007, construction on the outskirts of Quba uncovered a mass grave of civilians killed in the armed conflict of 1918. The memorial was later built on the site and opened in 2013. Its modern main building houses exhibition halls that use photographs, relics, and multimedia to tell the story of those events, and some excavation pits are preserved under glass. The grounds include a monument and a plaza. The exhibits reflect the official Azerbaijani narrative, so visitors may wish to consult other sources to understand the complex modern history of the Caucasus. Admission is very cheap, and the memorial is usually closed on Mondays (check locally). It lies on the west side of Quba's urban area, about 5 minutes by taxi from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mountain Jews Museum
- Juma Mosque, Quba
- Red Settlement (Qırmızı Qəsəbə)
- Gachrash Forest
- Tengi Canyon
- Afurja Waterfall
- Shahdag Mountain Resort
- Laza Village & Waterfalls