Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah's mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's mausoleum (the so-called "mausoleum of the dervish"), south of the palace, a portal in the east, Murad's gate, a reservoir and the remnants of a bath house.
Old City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people.
Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve is located west of the settlement of Gobustan, about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of the center of Baku. It represents flora and fauna, hunting, lifestyles, and culture of pre-historic and medieval periods of time. The reserve has an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings.
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 Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. The Maiden Tower houses a museum, which presents the story of the historic evolution of Baku city. It also has a gift shop.
