Northern Cemetery of Shusha/Shushi

The centuries-old cemetery north of Shusha/Shushi has been partially destroyed. A portion of the grounds on the west side of a road leading into the city was leveled in the construction of a building complex. The expansive cemetery, which spans both sides of the road, contained 96 tombstones dating 1832-1920 and two 12-13th c. cross stones (khachkars), including the tombs of noble Armenian families (meliks). Although the construction occurred in an area shaded by tree cover, imagery from February 2021 reveals a dense array of tombstones, and documentation provided by Monument Watch details specific plots in the location.