Maiden Tower, 12th-century tower in Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The stone cylindrical tower rises 29.5 meters with eight interior levels connected by stairs and features walls that measure 5 meters thick at the base.
The structure's foundation dates from the 4th to 6th centuries, while the main construction occurred in the 12th century as part of Baku's defense system.
The tower appears on Azerbaijani banknotes and official documents as a national symbol, representing the architectural heritage of the medieval period.
Visitors can access all eight levels of the tower, which contains a museum displaying artifacts and exhibits about the history of Baku.
The tower incorporates early earthquake-resistant engineering techniques through its cylindrical shape and thick stone walls with a projecting spine buttress.
Location: Old City of Baku
Location: Baku
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school
Height: 29.5 m
Made from material: stone
Part of: Old City of Baku, Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden Tower
Address: Qız Qalası, Bakı, Azerbaijan Bakı
Website: https://chitalnya.ru/503287
GPS coordinates: 40.36617,49.83725
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
Azerbaijan combines contemporary architecture with ancient heritage. Baku showcases modern skyscrapers alongside medieval monuments in its fortified city. The landscapes include the Caucasus Mountains with traditional villages and ski resorts. The territory contains mud volcanoes in Gobustan, natural gas flames, and the Caspian Sea coast. Historical buildings, museums, and religious structures reflect the country's history through different periods.
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