Sary Ashyg Mausoleum
Location: Gulabird, Lachin
Condition Assessment
Status: Destroyed
This mausoleum of the Azerbaijani poet (ashyg), Sary Ashyg, is located in the village of Gulabird (Lachin district) and appears on the Republic of Azerbaijan's list of heritage sites (inventory No. 4726). 1 In 1927, an archaeological expedition dated the tomb to the 17 th century. 2 During the late Soviet period, a museum was constructed at the site and opening ceremonies were held in 1989.
Comparison of Hexagon satellite imagery dated July 1980 3 with satellite imagery captured in March 2005 4 shows that the mausoleum has been destroyed. Videos post-dating the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War also confirm its destruction.
Drag the swipe tool right to see the mausoleum in July 1980; 3 drag left to see the mausoleum in March 2005. 4
Geolocation
The mausoleum is marked on a 1:50K scale topographic map of the Soviet Army General Staff (below). 5
The mausoleum on a 1:50K scale map of 1974. 5
References
2 “Sary Ashyg”, http://teis.yesevi.edu.tr/madde-detay/sari-asik (archived version: https://archive.ph/2tSkk ).
3 KH-9 Hexagon, D3C1216-100138A004, July 3, 1980.
4 Google Earth/Maxar Technologies, March 5, 2005.
5 1:50K scale map of the Soviet General Staff (Sheet J-38-22-V, 1974).
