Monuments

Architecture of Shusha

The city of Shusha has a very distinct and special importance among historical cities of Azerbaijan due to its architectural patterns. While the history of the city dates back to the mid of 18th century, the architecture of Shusha corresponds to the traditions of the medieval urban planning of Azerbaijan. The architectural image of Shusha, which developed since its early days, has remained well. Unfortunately, Armenian invaders have destroyed most of the historic and cultural sites in Shusha. Shusha's architecture is represented by fortress fortifications, palaces, palatial residences, ordinary residences, religious temples and other valuable architectural monuments that define the urban environment. Panahali Khan first invited financially rich people and architects to lay the foundation of Shusha. That might explain the rich and very diverse architecture of Shusha.

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A residential house

Built in 19th century. The house of Hamid Mukhtar oghlu Abbasov. Originally from Khalfali village of Shusha, Hamid Abbasov worked for many years in the Soviet Justice system as the state prosecutor. (January 1, 1910 - October 24, 1994)

A residential house

An architectural monument of the 18th century. Was neglected for many years after Shusha was occupied and became unfit for living.

Mamayi mosque

Built in the 19th century in the Mamayi quarter of Shusha. The roof of the Mamayi mosque reminds roofs of Shusha's quadrangular residential buildings and hosts a Minaret to call to prayer. The prayer hall of the mosque is divided into three naves by four columns. The windows are placed on the two main facade and mihrab sides of the building. Mamayi Mosque was once a poetry house. During the occupation, the Armenian invaders destroyed the stone inscription and vase of the mosque, and the building remained neglected for many years.

Mamayi spring

Spring of Mamayi quarter. This architectural monument was built in 1900 at the expense of the well-known entrepreneur Samad Agha Javanshir from Shusha. Mamayi is the name of one of the upper quarters located in Shusha. The spring is also connected with this name. In the inscriptions on the spring, it was indicated that the spring was built at the expense of Samad Bey Javanshirov. During the occupation, Armenian forces destroyed the stone inscription on the spring and carved a cross on it. After the city of Shusha was freed from occupation, the spring was restored to its true form.