Ganja Fortress, Medieval fortress in Ganja, Azerbaijan.
The fortress extends along the Ganja-chai riverbank with walls measuring 1.8 meters in thickness and reaching heights of 6 meters.
Sultan Murad III ordered the construction of this defensive structure in 1588, following the capture of Ganja by Turkish commander Farhad Pasha.
The fortress divided ancient Ganja into four sections: the outer city, Shahristan, Ichgala, and Naringala, shaping the urban development.
The Shiralibey tower remains accessible for visitors, representing the last preserved section of the original fortification after restoration work in 2007.
The defensive system included 30 towers positioned every 200 to 500 meters, featuring embrasures for pouring boiling oil onto attackers.
Location: Ganja
GPS coordinates: 40.67672,46.35521
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:51
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