MEDIEVAL TOMBSTONE MONUMENTS OF THE MASHTAGA SETTLEMENT IN THE CITY OF BAKU
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Abstract
One of Azerbaijan's settlements with a rich history is the village of Mashtaga, located on the outskirts of Baku. Overall, there is a great need for a comprehensive study of the northeastern part of the Absheron Peninsula. Archaeological and ethnographic research conducted on the Absheron Peninsula since the first quarter of the 20th century, especially since the 1960s, allows us to make this assertion. The village of Mashtaga, with its ancient history, also boasts a rich culture. Its territory is home to numerous valuable architectural monuments, testifying to its distant past. The stone inscriptions on these monuments are rare primary sources, allowing researchers to uncover historical truths. The coffins and tombstones at Mashtaga Cemetery date primarily from the 9th to 19th centuries. The construction of the tombs here dates back to the early 20th century.
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Mashtaga settlement, Absheron Peninsula, Medieval tombstones, Epigraphic monuments, Islamic funerary architecture, Stone inscriptions, Azerbaijani cultural heritage
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