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Walled City of Baku
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| Built on a site inhabited since the Palaeolithic period, the Walled City of Baku reveals evidence of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian presence in cultural continuity. The Inner City (Icheri Sheher) has preserved much of its 12th-century defensive walls. The 12th-century Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy) is built over earlier structures dating from the 7th to 6th centuries BC, and the 15th-century Shirvanshahs' Palace is one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture. |
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Some photos of the Old City of Baku, along with some comments. |
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A fine photo gallery of the old city and its specific architecture. |
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See an impressive photo gallery which includes the Walled City of Baku. |
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A brief description of the Old City and tourist information. |
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