Shamil Qala, Mountain tower in Ilisu, Azerbaijan.
The round tower of Shamil Qala stands on Mount Ezlidag with a diameter of 9.2 meters and consists of two distinct tiers with rifle embrasures.
The construction of this defensive structure began in the early 19th century during Russian military expansion, supported by Ahmed Khan of the Ilisu Sultanate.
The tower represents the architectural expertise of both local Azerbaijani builders and Russian military engineers who collaborated on its defensive design.
The entrance pathway measures 2-3 meters in width and leads to a main opening of 1.55 meters, with defensive positions located 1.30 meters above ground level.
The first tier's outer perimeter contains 24 separate sections, while the interior walls slope inward to create strategic firing positions on the second level.
GPS coordinates: 41.47232,47.08534
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:33
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