BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has approved a significant allocation for the restoration of the Momine Khatun Mausoleum, a key historical and architectural landmark in the city of Nakhchivan, Trend reports.
The decree directs the allocation of 1 million manat ($588,200) from the Presidential Reserve Fund to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic to support initial conservation and restoration efforts at the mausoleum.
Situated in Nakhchivan, the Momine Khatun Mausoleum stands as a
pivotal historical and cultural edifice, esteemed as a
quintessential representation of Azerbaijan’s architectural
heritage and a paragon of Eastern architectural excellence. Crafted
by the illustrious 12th-century Azerbaijani architect Ajami
Nakhchivani, this exceptional and monumental artifact is lauded for
its intricate composition, unparalleled perfection, and refined
elegance, securing its status among the preeminent masterpieces of
the Islamic realm.
The mausoleum’s exceptional aesthetic serves as a striking
embodiment of the sophisticated cultural paradigms and statecraft
conventions that prevailed in Azerbaijan during that historical
epoch. The Momine Khatun Mausoleum has attained formal designation
as a globally significant cultural asset, safeguarded at the
governmental tier as an integral component of Azerbaijan’s national
heritage portfolio.
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