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Shirvanshah's Palace Mausoleum

Shirvanshah Khalilullah I1435-1436

The Historical and Architectural Reserve of Icherisheher

The Historical and Architectural Reserve of Icherisheher
Baku, Azerbaijan

The XIV century Shirvanshahs’ Tomb is located in the prayer yard. The mausoleum consists of a quadrilateral building with a stone dome cover stuck in a geometric pattern. The tomb's portal is very rich. The name of Ali is repeated 24 times in the twelve-pointed medallion on arch of the entrance cavity. The verse from the Quran praising Allah is given at the top of the portal. Shirvanshah Khalilullah I ordered to build this sacred tomb for his mother and son.

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  • Title: Shirvanshah's Palace Mausoleum
  • Creator: Shirvanshah Khalilullah I
  • Date Created: 1435-1436
  • Location: Azerbaijan, Baku, Icherisheher (Inner City),Shirvanshahs' Palace
  • Type: Tomb
The Historical and Architectural Reserve of Icherisheher

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