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Quadrangular Mardakan Fortress Mardakan, Azerbaijan Last Updated: 06/23/2024 |
| The Quadrangular Mardakan Fortress is an ancient fortress located in Mardakan, a suburb of Baku, Azerbaijan. It is one of the many fortifications that were built in the Absheron Peninsula during the medieval period to defend against invasions. | |
| The Quadrangular Mardakan Fortress was built in the 12th century during the reign of the Shirvanshahs. The fortress is constructed from limestone, a common building material in the region due to its abundance and durability. The walls of the fortress are equipped with battlements and loopholes, which allowed defenders to shoot arrows or other projectiles at attackers while remaining protected. | |
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Azerbaijan Place » City Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Azerbaijan's 2019 population was 10,127,874. It is a part of the South Caucasus region, and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the south. Baku is the capital and largest city. 92 views 💖 1Azerbaijan |