TWO ARTISTICALLY FINISHED MUSLIM STELES OF THE 14th CENTURY FROM KUBACHI (DAGESTAN, RUSSIA)

The article describes two tombstones of the XIV century. in form high trapezoidal stone slabs (the lower end is narrower than upper part) from largest artistic center Dagestan - village Kubachi. They are located medieval Muslim cemetery "Bidakh Khuppe" (in lane with Kubach "Cemeteries on other side"), 1.5-2 km south old part Kubacha, half northern slope Mount Tsitsila. monuments under consideration decorated at a level late Kufic relief Arabic inscriptions and floral ornaments. were made different times “blooming kufi” style by same master cutter, calligrapher ornamentalist, which proved commonality forms both monuments, technique their carving, peculiarities decorative finishes, ornamental style, unity compositional schemes decor. name who these unknown. clarifies existing decor certain differences letters inscriptions, details compositions central fields, which, obviously, associated manufacture stelae. On monument number 2 there date 783 AH / 1381-82. (according to Gregorian calendar); no No. 1. author believes that 1 was 12-15 years earlier 2.In article, tomb stelae considered as highly works art based features finish curb strips, proportionality proportionality, well taking into account expressive ornament fields framing epigraphic border interconnection field (stele 2) side corners.