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|name = Bazar square
|name = Bazar square
|native_name = {{lang-az|Bazar meydanı}}
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|image = Pagan temple in Ichery Sheher.JPG
|image = Pagan temple in Ichery Sheher.JPG
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|address = Kichik Gala Street, 28
|address = Kichik Gala Street, 28
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|location_city = [[File:WP baku siegel.png|22px|]] [[Baku]]
|location_country ={{flagicon|Azerbaijan}} [[Azerbaijan]]
|location_country =[[Azerbaijan]]
|location = [[Old City (Baku)|Old City]]
|location = [[Old City (Baku)|Old City]]
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'''Bazar square''' ({{lang-az|Bazar meydanı}}) or '''Khanqah complex''' ({{lang-az|Xanəgah kompleksi}}) is a historic religious-architectural complex with [[Arcade (architecture)|arcade]] of XII-XIII centuries. It is a part of [[Old City (Baku)|Old City]] and located on Kichik Gala street, in the city of [[Baku]], in [[Azerbaijan]]. It was also registered as a national architectural monument by the decision of the [[Cabinet of Azerbaijan|Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan]] dated August 2, 2001, No. 132.<ref>{{cite web|title=Azərbaycan Respublikası ərazisində dövlət mühafizəsinə götürülmüş daşınmaz tarix və mədəniyyət abidələrinin əhəmiyyət dərəcələrinə görə bölgüsünün təsdiq edilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Nazirlər Kabinetinin qərarı|url=http://www.e-qanun.az/framework/2847|website=e-qanun.az|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref>
'''Bazar square''' ({{langx|az|Bazar meydanı}}) or '''Khanqah complex''' ({{langx|az|Xanəgah kompleksi}}) is a historic religious-architectural complex with [[Arcade (architecture)|arcade]] of XII-XIII centuries. It is a part of [[Old City (Baku)|Old City]] and located on Kichik Gala street, in the city of [[Baku]], in [[Azerbaijan]]. It was also registered as a national architectural monument by the decision of the [[Cabinet of Azerbaijan|Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan]] dated August 2, 2001, No. 132.<ref>{{cite web|title=Azərbaycan Respublikası ərazisində dövlət mühafizəsinə götürülmüş daşınmaz tarix və mədəniyyət abidələrinin əhəmiyyət dərəcələrinə görə bölgüsünün təsdiq edilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Nazirlər Kabinetinin qərarı|url=http://www.e-qanun.az/framework/2847|website=e-qanun.az|accessdate=March 26, 2018|archive-date=December 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208104733/http://www.e-qanun.az/framework/2847|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The complex was discovered during archeological excavations carried out in 1964 on the northern side of the [[Maiden Tower (Baku)|Maiden Tower]].<ref name="icherisheher">{{cite web|title= BAZAR MEYDANI (Sıratağlı dini-memarlıq kompleksi)|url= http://www.icherisheher.gov.az/static,20/lang,az/#monument32|publisher= icherisheher.gov.az|language= az|accessdate= March 26, 2018}}</ref><ref name="icherisheheraz">{{cite web|title= SIRATAĞLI DİNİ – MEMARLIQ KOMPLEKSİ|url= http://www.icherisheher.az/az/61-sirataghli-religious-architectural-complex|publisher= icherisheher.az|language= az|accessdate= March 26, 2018}}</ref>
The complex was discovered during archeological excavations carried out in 1964 on the northern side of the [[Maiden Tower (Baku)|Maiden Tower]].<ref name="icherisheher">{{cite web|title= BAZAR MEYDANI (Sıratağlı dini-memarlıq kompleksi)|url= http://www.icherisheher.gov.az/static,20/lang,az/#monument32|publisher= icherisheher.gov.az|language= az|accessdate= March 26, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170119194432/http://www.icherisheher.gov.az/static,20/lang,az/#monument32|archive-date= January 19, 2017|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref name="icherisheheraz">{{cite web|title= SIRATAĞLI DİNİ – MEMARLIQ KOMPLEKSİ|url= http://www.icherisheher.az/az/61-sirataghli-religious-architectural-complex|publisher= icherisheher.az|language= az|accessdate= March 26, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162138/http://www.icherisheher.az/az/61-sirataghli-religious-architectural-complex|archive-date= June 12, 2018|url-status= dead}}</ref>
==Structure==
==Structure==
The structure of the monument is similar to [[Great Mosque of Mecca|Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām]] for its coverage with pavement and arcades. 52 graves were discovered in the area as a result of the archaeological excavations. Most of the graves are specially preserved. Graves in the territory of the monument and under the arches are believed to be belonging to those deceased persons. According to Islamic traditions, some people bequeathed to be buried in sacred places. When the sacred place was too far away, the person was buried in nearby places. The found cultural monuments and graves reflects opinions of the archaeologist, which means the place was once a pilgrimage.<ref name="icherisheher"/><ref name="icherisheherazz">{{cite web|title= Bazar Meydanı (Sıratağlı dini-memarlıq kompleksi)|url= http://www.icherisheher.az/az/56-other-monuments|publisher= icherisheher.az|language= az|accessdate= March 26, 2018}}</ref>
The structure of the monument is similar to [[Great Mosque of Mecca|Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām]] for its coverage with pavement and arcades. 52 graves were discovered in the area as a result of the archaeological excavations. Most of the graves are specially preserved. Graves in the territory of the monument and under the arches are believed to be belonging to those deceased persons. According to Islamic traditions, some people bequeathed to be buried in sacred places. When the sacred place was too far away, the person was buried in nearby places. The found cultural monuments and graves reflects opinions of the archaeologist, which means the place was once a pilgrimage.<ref name="icherisheher"/><ref name="icherisheherazz">{{cite web|title= Bazar Meydanı (Sıratağlı dini-memarlıq kompleksi)|url= http://www.icherisheher.az/az/56-other-monuments|publisher= icherisheher.az|language= az|accessdate= March 26, 2018|archive-date= June 12, 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141816/http://www.icherisheher.az/az/56-other-monuments|url-status= dead}}</ref>


In the middle of the yard, near the graves, a cylindrical well and at a certain distance, on south-eastern side, a large eight-pointed column were discovered. The column stands on a three-tiered pavement, which was built of stone. Its height is 1.31 meters and thickness is 48&nbsp;cm.<ref name="icherisheher"/><ref name="icherisheherazz"/>
In the middle of the yard, near the graves, a cylindrical well and at a certain distance, on south-eastern side, a large eight-pointed column were discovered. The column stands on a three-tiered pavement, which was built of stone. Its height is 1.31 meters and thickness is 48&nbsp;cm.<ref name="icherisheher"/><ref name="icherisheherazz"/>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery caption= "Different views of the complex">
<gallery caption= "Different views of the complex" class="center">
Baku, Azerbaiyán, 2016-09-26, DD 02.jpg|
Baku, Azerbaiyán, 2016-09-26, DD 02.jpg|
Bazar meydanı (1).jpg|
Bazar meydanı (1).jpg|
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"Sandugas" in Bazar Square 2.JPG|
"Sandugas" in Bazar Square 2.JPG|
"Ram-shaped gravestones" in Bazar Square.JPG|
"Ram-shaped gravestones" in Bazar Square.JPG|
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 17:11, 6 November 2024

Bazar square
Azerbaijani: Bazar meydanı
Bazar Square (Old City) is located in Azerbaijan
Bazar Square (Old City)
Location within Azerbaijan
Alternative namesKhanqah complex, Pagan temple
General information
Architectural styleArchitectural school of Shirvan-Absheron
LocationOld City
AddressKichik Gala Street, 28
Town or city Baku
CountryAzerbaijan
Coordinates40°21′59″N 49°50′12″E / 40.3663585°N 49.836691°E / 40.3663585; 49.836691
CompletedXII-XIII centuries

Bazar square (Azerbaijani: Bazar meydanı) or Khanqah complex (Azerbaijani: Xanəgah kompleksi) is a historic religious-architectural complex with arcade of XII-XIII centuries. It is a part of Old City and located on Kichik Gala street, in the city of Baku, in Azerbaijan. It was also registered as a national architectural monument by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated August 2, 2001, No. 132.[1]

The complex was discovered during archeological excavations carried out in 1964 on the northern side of the Maiden Tower.[2][3]

Structure

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The structure of the monument is similar to Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām for its coverage with pavement and arcades. 52 graves were discovered in the area as a result of the archaeological excavations. Most of the graves are specially preserved. Graves in the territory of the monument and under the arches are believed to be belonging to those deceased persons. According to Islamic traditions, some people bequeathed to be buried in sacred places. When the sacred place was too far away, the person was buried in nearby places. The found cultural monuments and graves reflects opinions of the archaeologist, which means the place was once a pilgrimage.[2][4]

In the middle of the yard, near the graves, a cylindrical well and at a certain distance, on south-eastern side, a large eight-pointed column were discovered. The column stands on a three-tiered pavement, which was built of stone. Its height is 1.31 meters and thickness is 48 cm.[2][4]

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  • Different views of the complex

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikası ərazisində dövlət mühafizəsinə götürülmüş daşınmaz tarix və mədəniyyət abidələrinin əhəmiyyət dərəcələrinə görə bölgüsünün təsdiq edilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Nazirlər Kabinetinin qərarı". e-qanun.az. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "BAZAR MEYDANI (Sıratağlı dini-memarlıq kompleksi)" (in Azerbaijani). icherisheher.gov.az. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  3. ^ "SIRATAĞLI DİNİ – MEMARLIQ KOMPLEKSİ" (in Azerbaijani). icherisheher.az. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Bazar Meydanı (Sıratağlı dini-memarlıq kompleksi)" (in Azerbaijani). icherisheher.az. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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