Shaki Fortress, Medieval fortress in Shaki, Azerbaijan
The fortress walls extend 1300 meters in length and measure 2.2 meters in thickness, containing 40 buildings within its perimeter.
Built between 1743 and 1755 during the reign of Khan Haki Celebi, the fortress served as both a military stronghold and administrative center.
The fortress incorporates the traditional architectural elements of the Shaki region, including red brick construction and regional defensive design principles.
The fortress maintains regular visiting hours and houses multiple historical structures, including the winter palace constructed in 1797.
The fortress walls surround a collection of buildings that demonstrate the military and civil architecture of the 18th-century Azerbaijani khanate period.
Inception: 1743
Website: http://sheki.az
GPS coordinates: 41.20397,47.19671
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:58
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