Divankhana, 15th century monument in Baku, Azerbaijan
The Divankhana features an octagonal rotunda-pavilion with a pointed arcade, stone cupola, and three-sided gallery surrounding a closed courtyard.
Built during the reign of Farrukh Yasar, the monument's construction halted around 1500-1501 due to the Safavid armies' arrival in Baku.
The entrance portal displays Arabic inscriptions in Cufa script alongside ornamental patterns of fig and vine leaves representing regional artistic traditions.
Visitors can explore multiple chambers across different levels, including an octahedral hall, underground vault, and five-meter deep well in the rock base.
The underground chamber contains a particular well known as the 'milky well,' which local inhabitants connected to women's health matters.
Location: Baku
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school
GPS coordinates: 40.36623,49.83347
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:47
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