Ajami Nakhchivani
Ajami ibn Abubakr Nakhchivani | |
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Born | 12th century |
Died | 13th century |
Occupation | Architect |
Ajami ibn Abubakr Nakhchivani was a 12th and 13th-century Muslim architect who contributed greatly to the architecture of
Architecture
Yusif ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum
One of the ancient monuments created by Ajami is the mausoleum of Yusif ibn Kuseyir, known as "Atababa". The
Momine Khatun Mausoleum
The masterpiece of Ajami is the
One of those creations of Ajami, which partially survived up to present day, is an architectural ensemble near the Momina Khatun Mausoleum. The main building had been destroyed some time ago, only two minarets and a portal connecting them have remained. This portal was constructed in 1187 AD. In the opinion of researchers, this composition of two minarets and a portal was originally planned and designed by Ajami.
The Khanaqah mausoleum in Nakhchivan strongly differs from what we already have described. While the Momina Khatun Mausoleum and other similar monuments are structures of a tower type, Khanagah mausoleum is a structure of the mixed type: its lower part has the cubic form and the upper part is eight-sided. Ornaments show that the mausoleum was made in 12-13th centuries.
Juma Mosque
Juma Mosque is one of monumental constructions of the Atabegs’ Architectural Complex in Nakhchivan. The architectural monument demolished in the 20th century is documented in images and photos from the 19th century.[3]
Legacy
The station "Memar Ajami" in Baku metropolitan was named in honor of him.
References
- ^ "The mausoleum of Nakhichevan". whc.unesco.org.
- ^ "Momine Khatun Mausoleum". unesco.preslib.az.
- ^ "Naxçıvan Cümə Məscidi". Archived from the original on 2013-01-20.