Shahbulag Castle, 18th-century fortress in Aghdam District, Azerbaijan
The rectangular fortress features stone walls reaching 7 meters high, with circular towers extending to 8.5 meters at each corner of the structure.
Panah Ali Khan constructed Shahbulag Castle in 1752 after establishing the Karabakh Khanate, following the political shifts that occurred after Nader Shah's death.
The mosque within the castle complex contains a stone prayer hall with a square dome, representing architectural elements that influenced later regional construction.
Visitors can reach the castle through the Stepanakert-Askeran-Martakert Highway, with access available from the nearby Tigranakert Museum during operating hours.
The castle's name derives from a natural spring near the Khachinchay River, with Shahbulag translating to 'Spring of the Shah' in the local language.
Location: Aghdam District
Inception: 1752
Architectural style: Arran architectural school
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 10:00-19:00
Website: https://karabakh.travel
GPS coordinates: 40.06876,46.90568
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:58
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