Noah’s Mausoleum (Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan)
| Nuh peyğəmbərin türbəsi | |
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| Location | Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan |
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| Type | Mausoleum |
| Beginning date | 8th century |
| Dedicated to | Noah |
Noah’s Mausoleum or Tomb of prophet Noah (Azerbaijani: Nuh peyğəmbər türbəsi)– is a mausoleum in the territory of Kohna-gala (“Old fortress”) in the southern part of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. Architecture of the construction is dated from the 8th century.
The mausoleum was restored in 2006. The tomb consists of remains of the lower storey of a former temple. There is a ladder leading to a burial vault. There is a stone column in the middle of the vault. According to legend, relics of Noah are under this column. A portrait describing the mausoleum of Noah 100 years ago painted by Bahruz Kangarli is saved in the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
Postcard of the Russian Empire
Postcard of the Russian Empire
Mausoleum in the portrait by Behruz Kangarli, the early 20th century
Postage stamp of Azerbaijan, 2010
Coordinates: 39°11′42″N 45°24′41″E / 39.19500°N 45.41139°E
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