Maiden Tower (Baku)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden Tower * | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv |
| Reference | 958 |
| Region ** | Europe |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
| Endangered | 2003–2009 |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
|
The Maiden Tower, also called Giz Galasi, is in the Old City, Baku in Azerbaijan. It is an ancient tower that shows the presence of Zoroastrians, Sassanians, Arabs, Persians, Shirvanis, Ottomans, and Russians. It was built in the 12th century as part of the walled city of Baku. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tower is one of the most noted landmarks and Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems. It is on the Manat and other official letter heads.[1][2]
The Maiden Tower now has a museum.
References [change]
- ↑ "Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower". Unesco.org. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
- ↑ "Baku (Azerbaijan); Evaluation Report" (pdf). Unesco.org. http://whc.unesco.org/archive/advisory_body_evaluation/958.pdf. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
Coordinates: 40°21′58.20″N 49°50′14.10″E / 40.366167°N 49.83725°E
