Martyr's Lane Cemetery In Baku

Think of the hilltop cemetery, memorial known as Martyr's Lane as a sort of Arlington National Cemetery for fallen soldiers, rebels, revolutionaries, and other arms-strapped heroes of various battles that took place in Azerbaijan. Does that sum it up?

Looking down the actual "lane" of the complex toward the big Shahidlar Monument. Plaques along the lane are reserved for fighters against the Soviet Army during the struggle for independence in 1990.

Another view of the rows of plaques and a look at other graves, many decorated with ribbons, flowers. Everyone remembers.

The etching on black granite is an opportunity for everlasting remembrance. Once a beloved camcorder, always a beloved camcorder. And jean jacket.

Flowers by Shahidlar Monument. The memorial is the focus of the cemetery and it houses an eternal flame. The British are here. Their memorial marks the death of 47 soldiers from the Commonwealth during WWI.

And so are the Turks, with their own WWI memorial. Bring the family, record history. And shoot something for your Instagram stories channel.