Sangachal Caravansarai, Medieval caravanserai in Sanqaçal, Azerbaijan
The Sangachal Caravanserai features limestone walls with semi-cylindrical defensive structures arranged around a central courtyard on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Constructed between 1439 and 1440 under Shirvanshah Khalilullah I, this caravanserai served merchants traversing the trade route connecting Baku to Salyan.
The preserved Arabic kitabe on the north-eastern facade demonstrates the architectural traditions of the Shirvan-Absheron school during the medieval period.
Located 45 kilometers from Baku near the Dzheyrankechmez river, the caravanserai includes two water collection systems designed to supply travelers and their animals.
The structure contains isolated rooms specifically designated for merchants and separate spaces for livestock, following a symmetric arrangement around the inner yard.
Location: Sanqaçal
Inception: 1439
Founders: Khalilullah I
GPS coordinates: 40.18137,49.47731
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:00
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