Pir Huseyn Khanqah

The stone fortress features a rectangular layout with an open courtyard, defensive ramparts, round bastions at corners, and semicircular bastions along walls.

The khanqah construction occurred between 1225 and 1255 during Shirvanshah Afridhun Abul-Muzaffar Fariburz's reign, replacing an earlier tomb of Pir Husayn bin Ali.

The structure combines religious and military architecture, incorporating a mosque, minaret, and halls within its fortified walls for spiritual gatherings.

Located 126 kilometers southwest of Baku along the Pirsaat River, the fortress stands at coordinates 40.188333 latitude and 48.995 longitude.

The interior contained over four hundred glazed tiles depicting birds, horses, and fish on turquoise backgrounds, now preserved in various museums.

Location: Hajigabul District

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school

GPS coordinates: 40.18833,48.99500

Latest update: March 21, 2025 19:04