House of Shakikhanovs

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House of Shakikhanovs, 18th-century noble residence in Shaki, Azerbaijan.

The House of Shakikhanovs features a two-story rectangular structure with three main rooms and two corridors on each floor, displaying traditional Azerbaijani architectural elements.

Built in the 1700s, this residence belonged to the Shakikhanov family, who maintained significant influence in the Shaki region during the period of local dynasties.

The interior walls contain elaborate paintings depicting scenes from Persian literature, including illustrations from classical works like Leyli and Majnun.

Visitors can explore both floors of the house, where the ground level contains winter halls with traditional fireplaces, while the upper floor presents guest reception areas.

The house incorporates an innovative shelf system that extends through ceiling cavities along three walls, demonstrating advanced storage solutions of its time.

Location: Shaki

GPS coordinates: 41.20484,47.19757

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:44

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