Memorial steles of Julfa

Abstract

Tombstones of Julfa cemetery are drawing attention of art scientists and world community for several centuries. The cross stones of Albanian period reflect synthesis of Zoroastrism, Christianity, iconography, polytheism and Islamic elements. Albanian and armenian cross stones differ by the form of the cross and technique. Albanian crosses are straight, sizes of lines are equal. The extremity of Armenian cross is round with double branching. Albanian - triple one. There are also compositional differences.