Onar Cemetery (Pir Baba Cemetery): a picture of history and culture
Onar Cemetery, which is also known as Pir Baba Cemetery, is located in Onar (Pomegranate) village, Meshginshahr, Ardabil province. This cemetery displays an interesting picture of the history and culture of the region with its unique and historical tombstones.
Tombstones with untold stories:
Variety of tombstones: The tombstones of this cemetery are different in terms of shape, material, and writings engraved on them.
Raised tombstones: two raised tombstones with a height of 1.62 meters, which also have an inscription on them, are the most beautiful tombstones in this cemetery.
Signs and Symbols: On the stones of this cemetery, there are various signs, such as a six-pointed star, a simple Jackash image, and geometric patterns, the meaning of which is still not fully known.
A historical cemetery:
Age: According to the type of tombstones and the inscriptions on them, the age of this cemetery dates back to different historical periods, including the Islamic period.
Architecture: The architecture of some tombstones shows the influence of Islamic culture and art.
Sculptures: The sculptures and patterns on the tombstones show the skill and art of the artists of that period.
The importance of Onar cemetery:
Historical: This cemetery is one of the important sources for historical and cultural studies of the region due to its historical age and unique tombstones.
Tourism: This cemetery is one of the popular tourist attractions of Ardabil province and many tourists visit it every year.
Cultural: This cemetery is a symbol of the culture and beliefs of the people of the region in different historical eras.
