Gravestone. Lachin district,
Karabakh, land of craftsmen
Let's take a closer look at the gravestone in the shape of a ram preserved within the museum collection. These gravestones were especially common in Azerbaijan in the 15th-16th centuries. Male gravestones mostly depicted daggers, sabers, pistols, guns, and household items.
This ram-shaped gravestone comes from the Lachin district of Azerbaijan. From time immemorial, the Turkic tribes were engaged in cattle breeding, and the figure of a ram was considered by them a symbol of abundance and courage. Since the presented gravestone depicts male accessories and weapons, we can safely say that this burial belongs to a warrior. Moreover, the weapon image on the stone symbolizes strength, bravery, and power.
Gravestone. Lachin district, Azerbaijan. 15th-16th centuries. Stone. Carving. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum collection
