Shakhandan Cemetery

Shakhandan is the oldest of the three ancient cemeteries preserved in the city of Shemakha, located in southwestern Azerbaijan. It is believed to be the burial place of the poet Shakhandan (Shakhandan, Shah-i khandan), the brother of the famous 15th-century poet Nasimi, and the cemetery was named in his honor. Here you can find many historical and cultural artifacts related to this period and this famous poet.