The Nakhchivan necropolis is an archeological site of the Bronze Age on the northern outskirts of Nakhchivan city [1]. The monument was accidentally discovered in 1968 when earth graves were destroyed during farm work [1]. The surface of the rectangular tombs is covered with stone slabs 1 m long, 0.5 m wide and 0.2–0.3 m thick [1]. The remains of the skeletons are very poorly preserved [1]. Nakhchivan necropolis I is an archeological monument of antiquity near the Nakhchivan necropolis [1]. It was discovered by accident during construction in 1970 [1]. The monument with an area of 1.9 hectares consists of six destroyed tombs [1].
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Also known as: Naxçıvan nekropolları, Naxçıvan nekropolu
| Type | Necropolis |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Coordinates | 39.2163° N, 45.4105° E |
Azerbaijan