Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To reach the Mir Movsum Aga Shrine in Shuvalan village you need to get on the bus \u2116136 near the \u201cKoroglu\u201d metro station. You can also take a taxi or use a private car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This mosque and shrine complex is located in an area known as the \u201cancient cemetery\u201cin Shuvalan village outside Baku. The centerpiece of the complex is the tomb of Aga Seyidali Mir Abutalib oglu Mir Movsumzadeh. Popularly known by the moniker Ataga (\u201cBoneless \u201c), Aga Seyidali Mir Movsumzadeh gained legendary status in his lifetime through his natural ability to help people, make them strong in their faith, and give them moral comfort and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aga Seyidali Mir Movsumzadeh was born in 1883, lived in Baku\u2019s Inner City for a long time and died in 1950. He was buried in Shuvalan. A small tomb marked Mir Movsum Aga\u2019s grave until 1992 when it was replaced by an impressive, beautiful memorial. As the complex sits on the site of a graveyard, virtually no machinery was used in construction and almost all the work was done by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilities Available<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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• Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Public Toilet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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