Koroghlu Monument is an expression of respect for the heroic history of our people

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Published on Saturday, 23 December 2017 16:45

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Azerbaijan has been known for its great personalities, prominent art and science figures, patriotic sons throughout history. This land which contributed heroic sons to the history has been looked danger straight. The heroic sons of our Homeland always struggled against our enemies bravely. The names of these patriotic people are forever immortalized in the legends of our people. Streets, squares have been built named after them, magnificent monuments have been erected. One of these monuments is Koroghlu monument erected in Nakhchivan city reflecting heroism history of our people.

This monument is not only a sign of respect for a hero but the whole history of a nation. The author of the monument built on Aziz Aliyev street in our capital city is People's Artist of Azerbaijan, sculptor Huseyngulu Aliyev. The territory of the monument is called Koroglu square. This monument was erected in 1988, it was given a new design in 2008. In the monument, the folk hero Koroglu was described over Girat holding a sword in one hand and a shield in another hand challenging enemies. As it is located on the road leading to Nakhchivan International Airport the monument attracts the attention of guests coming to the autonomous republic. Here, also the enterprise, which produces "Badamli" mineral water having a healing importance, Gemigaya Mineral Waters Limited Liability Company, as well as the Jahan Mall, where residents go for shopping every day. Thus, hundreds of people who are passing through the monument every day, see the courage of this patriotic folk hero.

The "Koroglu" epos, which we read in love, gives us very detailed information about this historical personality. The love and loyalty for his Homeland is the main aim of the hero. Koroglu, who fights for the sake of this aim, is not afraid of the obstacles he faces, always tries to have face-to-face fights with the enemy. He also expresses his bravery in words, with a saz.

The hero’s Girat, Misri (magical, sharp) sword made from a piece of lightning make him even more invincible. One of the main features of Koroglu that his people love is his courage. So when we read the epic, we see that the hero who fights with the enemy never uses tricks. The heroic character of Koroglu is clearly visible in different parts of the epos. In the part “The stealing of Girat by Hamza” Hamza says to Koroglu: “You came here for Girat, and you got him. If I were you I would take the horse and leave without any quarrel”. The response of the heroic hero creates a feeling of deep love for everyone who reads the epic: “If I take the horse without any quarrel, I will be another Hamza then. Then what is the difference between you and me?”

The brave people surrounding Koroglu are also brave and fearless people who love their Homeland. These brave sons of the people come to support the fair struggle of Koroglu against the enemies in Chanlibel.

The centuries-old history of our people, our heroic past is being preserved in our historical and cultural monuments today. It is the expression of love of our people for the patriotic and heroic sons and love for Motherland. There are patriotic sons like Koroglu in our native land today. Our people greatly respected those people, and our state also pays special attention to them.

                                                                                                 Nail ASGAROV

                                                                                     “Sharg gapisi” newspaper

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