Shamakhi Rayon facts for kids

Map of Azerbaijan showing the Shamakhi region.

Shamakhi (also spelled Shamakhy) is a special area in Azerbaijan. Think of it like a district or a county. It's a very old and important place. For a long time, it was the main city of a region called Shirvan. Shirvan was a powerful state many centuries ago.

Shamakhi: A Place of History and Culture

Shamakhi is known for its rich history. Many famous people were born here. These people helped shape the culture of Azerbaijan. They were poets, architects, and thinkers.

Famous People from Shamakhi

Many talented individuals came from Shamakhi. Here are some of the most well-known:

Great Poets

Shamakhi is especially famous for its poets. They wrote beautiful verses that are still loved today.

• Falaki Shirvani (born 1107): He was a poet who lived a long time ago.
• Khagani Shirvani (born 1121/1122): Another important poet from Shamakhi.
• Imadaddin Nasimi (born 1369): A well-known poet whose works are still studied.
• Seyid Azim Shirvani (1835-1888): He was a poet who lived in the 19th century.
• Muhammed hadi (1879-1920): A poet who wrote at the start of the 20th century.
• Abbas Sahhat (1874-1918): Another poet from Shamakhi.
• Mirza Alakbar Sabir (1862-1911): A very famous poet known for his funny and thoughtful poems.

Other Notable Figures

Besides poets, Shamakhi was home to other important people.

• Ziver bey Ahmedbeyov (1873-1925): He was a famous architect. He designed many buildings in Azerbaijan.
• Zeynalabdin Shirvani (1780-1838): He was a very smart person. He studied geography, history, and philosophy. He was also a poet.
• Sultan Mejid Qanizade: He was an "enlighter," meaning he helped spread knowledge and education. He was also a teacher and a writer.

Images for kids

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  Astrophysical Observatory in Shamakhi.

See also

In Spanish: Raión de Shamaji para niños