About Sights of Azerbaijan
01/01/2023
The ancestor of the aldehyde dynasty is Momine-Khatun. It was for her that the Momine-Khatun Mausoleum was built in the 12th century. The author and founder was atabek Jahan Pahlavan. He dedicated the majestic building to his mother, Momine-Khatun. The complexity of the decoration attracts specialists and lovers of ancient architecture from all over the world.
01/01/2023
The Gandzasar Monastery is located next to the silver and copper mines. That is why it was called "treasure mountain". Presumably, the monastery was built in the 10th century. This is one of the oldest shrines.
The style of the temple corresponds to the era of that time. Its main architectural part is the domed hall. It has two-story limits located at the corners. Ancient architects used stone bas-reliefs as decoration, and their theme was exclusively biblical.
01/01/2023
Step back in time and explore the wonders of İzmir’s Ephesus!
An ancient heritage like no other, this wonder of the ancient world is famous for its “wise cats” - amongst other important sights in the ancient city. Don’t forget to say “Merhaba” when you visit! 😻
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31/12/2022
In 1744, the residence of the Arab caliph appeared in Shamakhi. Since then, the Juma mosque has been one of the most ancient in Transcaucasia. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that on the territory of Azerbaijan, with a huge number of various mosques, there are no analogues to this object. The prayer hall is divided here into three separate groups. They, in turn, are connected by stone openings.
30/12/2022
The temple of fire worshipers was revered by Hindus and Zoroastrians in different time periods. Its composition consists of 4 arches, the view from which opens on all sides. In the center is a place for a sacred fire, which was powered by natural gas.
28/12/2022
Thinking what to see in Azerbaijan? Caravanserais will surprise and interest you.
Many inns were set up along the Great Silk Road. They bore the original name - caravanserais. For several centuries, these peculiar harbingers of modern hotels have been a haven for wealthy merchants.
27/12/2022
мIn the immediate vicinity of the famous Maiden's Tower is the Mohammed Mosque. Presumably, the year of construction is 471. The work was carried out by order of Muhammad ibn Abubakr.
Why do tourists love the sights of Azerbaijan and especially this object? It is full of legends and legends. One of them says that the mosque was built on the site where the Temple of Fire used to be. It was here that the locals held the defense against the wars of conq
27/12/2022
мFrom the 13th to the 16th centuries, the palace of the Shirvanshahs was built. The sights of Azerbaijan include this architectural complex, which includes a Hamer divan courtyard, a mosque and a tomb. It even found a place for a bathhouse and the mausoleum of Bakuvi.
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is an integral architectural structure. Geometric proportions are fully respected here, and the carved pattern in the stone can be traced on every detail.
26/12/2022
Gyz Galasy tower is rightly called the most mysterious Baku monument. It is located on the territory of the Icheri Sheher fortress. The uniqueness of the architecture of Gyz Galasy lies in the fact that the tower is located on a ledge of a large rock. A gray lime cylinder was used as a building material. The height of the fortress reaches 28 m, and its diameter is 16.5 m.
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