Baku Fortress Wall, Medieval fortress in Baku, Azerbaijan
The fortress wall encompasses the historic district of Baku with double defensive barriers and measures 500 meters in its current preserved state.
Constructed in 1139 under Shirvanshah Manuchehr III, the fortress included two gates connecting the Caspian Sea and mainland routes for strategic defense.
The fortress represents medieval military architecture of Azerbaijan and received UNESCO World Heritage status recognition in 2000 with the Old City.
The wall exhibits a height between 8 to 12 meters and maintains a width of 3.5 meters throughout its preserved sections.
Colonel P.I. Martynov established regulations in 1910 that prevented further destruction of the fortress components and mandated repairs for safety.
Location: Baku
Inception: 12 century
Founders: Shirvanshah Manuchehr III
GPS coordinates: 40.36769,49.83328
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:50
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