Quadrangular castle

The square stone castle reaches 22 meters in height and contains five floors connected by internal staircases with six defensive rooms.

Founded by Akhsitan I ibn Minuchihr III in 1225, the fortress protected the Shirvanshah dynasty against potential invasions from the Caspian Sea.

The castle exhibits the architectural techniques of the Shirvan-Absheron school through its stone masonry, geometric patterns, and structural composition.

Located 37 kilometers from Baku, the castle features 108 storage wells in its courtyard and thick walls measuring up to 2.10 meters at the base.

Four semicircular towers strengthen the perimeter wall, while a 25-meter deep water well near the entrance supplied water during long sieges.

Location: Mardakan

Inception: 1225

Founders: Akhsitan I ibn Minuchihr III

Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school

Height: 22 m

GPS coordinates: 40.49194,50.14056

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:03