Khachmaz

 

Khachmaz - the colorful northern region o Khachmaz f Azerbaijan -  is the administrative center of the Khachmaz region, located on the Kudialchay River. This region is notable for its ancient history, rich culture and picturesque nature.

 

 

Seyrangakh Park named after Heydar Aliyev

Khachmaz’s special pride is a park called Heydar Aliyev’s Seyrangakh. Laden with grandiose sculptural compositions, breathtaking fountains and planted with exotic plants, Khachmaz Park is able to amaze even the sophisticated guests of this town full of surprises.

This park has an absolute record for the number of fountains per square meter: on an area of ​​5 hectares, no less than 128 fountains of all sizes, shapes and colors fit here!

One of the fountains is made in the form of a giant samovar 12 meters high with a cup into which water flows. Another fountain depicts a teapot hanging in the air with water flowing out of it, symbolizing tea..

 

 

Juma Mosque

Of the religious buildings, it is worth noting the 19th-century Juma Mosque. Its architecture is quite traditional for Muslim temples, but the location in space is unique. The mosque is not precisely oriented to Mecca, so during prayer you have to turn to the right of the mihrab.

 

 

St. Nicholas Church

Orthodox Church: St. Nicholas Church, built in 1946 from adobe brick by the forces of Orthodox residents of Khachmaz. The construction of churches in Soviet times is a rarity. But it was precisely during the Great Patriotic War and in the post-war years that there was a relaxation in terms of religion: the Communists decided that in the fight against the enemy all means were good, including church sermons.

 

 

Train Station

Another attraction is the building of the railway station. With its appearance, it resembles the Tiflis station in Baku: the same elegant, sustained in oriental style. Khachmaz station is one of the first in the Caucasus, it was built in 1898 on the way to Port Petrovsk (modern Makhachkala). Nearby is a water tower of the 20th century.

 

 

Carpet Museum

There are several museums in Khachmaz, and the Carpet Weaving Museum is considered the most unusual. It opened recently, in 2011. On an area of ​​370 square meters the museum has 150 exhibits: samovars, irons, candlesticks, copper utensils, machine tools. But, of course, the basis of the exposition is the famous Guba carpets. Among the treasures is a carpet "Zeiba" of the first half of the 19th century. By the way, products of Khachmaz masters are presented all over the world: in the Dresden Gallery, in the Victoria and Albert Museum in England, etc.

 

 

Museum "Friendship of Peoples"

The centuries-old inextricable friendship of the Azerbaijani and Dagestan peoples, and today economically, politically, culturally, everyday ties are connected by inextricable threads, continuing to operate. This friendship, which has ancient roots, is protected in various forms by the state at a very high level. Due to the fact that the Khachmaz region is the border with Dagestan in 2006, a museum was opened here, “Friendship of Peoples.” Every year on the birthday of Geydar Aliyev as a sign respect for all the common leader from the Dagestan Republic to Khachmaz comes a delegation of political leaders and intelligentsia. They always visit the museum and leave notes in the honorary book which speak of the friendship of our peoples. Against the background of the museum, a monument to the prominent statesman and political figure of Dagestan S.D. Kurbanov was erected. One of the streets of Khachmaz is named after him. The museum exhibits more than 200 exhibits, an area of ​​300sq.m is located at the intersection of Z. Tagiyev and S. D. Kurbanov streets. The Museum of Peoples' Friendship is a favorite place for visiting both tourists and residents of Khachmaz.

Built in 2005. In 2010, a major overhaul, reconstruction of the building, a round-shaped Islamic-style roof, a window was assembled in Shebeke were carried out. The center consists of one hall 6 coal-shaped and 3 rooms. This museum displays photographs and exhibits that tell about the life and work of G.A. Aliyev, who devoted his whole life to serving the people, raising the sovereignty of Azerbaijan, its economy, and improving international relations.

                                                       

    Museum of Local Lore

You can get acquainted with the history and nature of the Khachmaz region in the local museum of local lore, operating since 1981, which in 2013 moved to a new modern building on Heydar Aliyev Avenue in the city of Khachmaz. The museum has a large number of exhibits of interest to tourists, reflecting the ancient history and cultural heritage of both the Khachmaz region and the country as a whole. Currently, about 5,000 exhibits have been collected here, more than 2,000 of which are on display, and 2,800 are stored in museum funds. During archaeological expeditions in the territory of the Khachmaz region, 28 ancient mounds belonging to the ancient Türks, about 4 thousand years old, were discovered.

In the halls of the museum you can see the earthenware jug dating back to the 1st millennium BC, discovered during excavations in the village of Ledzhet, Khachmaz district.

Among the exhibits of the museum are also a bronze tip, bone needles, stone tools, clay jugs of the 1st century BC-1st century AD related to the Albanian period of history, clay ritual object of the Zoroastrian period, copper dishes, a large number of clay products VI-V centuries., Faience ware XII-XIII centuries, etc.

 

Museum A. Aliyev

The museum in honor of a prominent political and statesman  A. A. Aliyev was opened on December 25, 2013. The delegation of Dagestan and representatives of Azerbaijan participated in its opening. The area of ​​the museum is 400sq.m. The building was built in the style of modern architecture. The facade of the building is covered with aglae. This museum houses more than 150 exhibits dedicated to state and political activities like the Republic of Dagestantak and Azerbaijan. The museum also contains photographs of A. Aliyev dedicated to his childhood, youth, and his work as a student during World War II. All these photographs, written works, reveal the image of the state political activity of A. Aliyev.

 

 

Mausoleum of Sheikh Yusif

Sheikh Movlana Yusif was a prominent philosopher and head of the sect, who lived and worked in the XVth century on the Mushkur Plain. The mausoleum is located in the village of Shikhlar in the Khachmaz region of Azerbaijan. The structure is built of square burnt bricks. Already from afar you can see its unusual silhouette, having the shape of a prism: the facade of the mausoleum is decorated with large antae - a kind of ledges along the walls, creating the impression of “deep doors”. These protrusions are interconnected by high arched vaults. The main such arch forms a deep portal, without any frills in decoration, leading to the premises of the mausoleum. On the tombstone of one of them is written: “This is the grave of the late Muhammad Ali, the son of Movlan Sheikh Yusif. Eight hundred and sixth year ”(1403-1404 year). For some time, the couple Ibrahimhalil and Umsalamad had to experience a lot to preserve and protect this mausoleum. For this reason, Ibrahimkhalil was exiled to Siberia in 1937, and his property was confiscated. However, his descendants continued to rebuild the monument. His grandson Aflatun Mammadov, with the help of residents, built a tomb here. The grandson of Sheikh Yusif Teyyub Seyyed Hajibala oghlu in 1986 restored the mausoleum.

 

Veli Amir Shrine

Vəli Əmir (Veli Amir), popularly known as Veliamir. This is one of the oldest shrines of the country, located in the Khachmaz region near the village of Vələmir (Velamir), to which they make a pilgrimage in the hope of healing and fulfillment of desires. According to legend, the history of the shrine goes back to the Middle Ages and is associated with the names of the brothers Veli Amir and Veli Omar, who were righteous and possessed the sacred gift of healing people.

 

Khudat

More than 60 historical and cultural monuments have been preserved also in the Khudat district. Among them are: mosques of the XIXth century in the villages of Morug-Oba, Uzun- Oba, Tagar- Oba -  mosques-madrasahs of Shah Abbas of the XV-XVI centuries in the village of Garagurtlu, ancient settlements and barrows related to the Bronze Age near the villages of Mollaburkhan, Khulovlu, Garadzhik, Khasangala, medieval settlements near the villages of