Follow us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • AppStore
  • RSS
Azernews.Az
Saturday April 17 2021
  • Latest
  • Nation
  • World
  • Business
  • Oil & Gas
  • Armenian Aggression
  • Nagorno-karabakh conflict
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Lifestyle
  • Events
  • Healthcare
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Travel
Home
  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Business
  • Oil & Gas
  • Armenian Aggression
  • Nagorno-karabakh conflict
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Lifestyle
  • Events
  • Healthcare
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Travel

Shusha Castle to be restored

12 February 2021 16:27 (UTC+04:00)
1 681

By Laman Ismayilova

Work on the restoration of Shusha Castle is underway in Azerbaijan's historic city. The initial work is expected to be completed by late March 2021. The larger-scale reconstruction works will begin on the next stage.

Built in the mountains, the city of Shusha is known as Azerbaijan's historical and cultural center.

Every corner to be visited in Shusha will meet you with another historical touch.

Azerbaijan liberated the city after 28 years of the Armenian occupation on November 8.

Shusha Castle is considered one of the city's most iconic monuments. The historical core was named "Panahabad fortress".

In 1753, Panah Ali Khan enacted a decree on reconstruction of Shusha Castle amid unfavorable geographical position of Bayat and Shahbulag castles. So, the center of the Karabagh khanate was transferred to Shusha Castle.

The castle has a strategically favorable location. The monument is constructed in Arran style of architecture.

Mainly the local stone, lime and yolk mixture were used in construction of the Shusha castle.

Shusha Castle walls were built with four gates. The main gate was facing north towards the road to Ganja, and was therefore named Ganja Gate.

The Ganja Gate bears architectural importance and is often mentioned among other significant 279 attributes of the Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve.

A battle tower is placed on the walls of the fortress for every 50 meters. During the attack of Iran's Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, the walls of the fortress collapsed as a result of artillery fire.

By the order of Ibrahimkhalil khan, the Irevan gate was built to ensure the security of the city.

At close quarters of the castle there is a bridge known as Gala Bridge. Four castle gates were built in order to connect Shusha with the outside world.

The names of Ganja, Aghoghlan and Irevan gates have survived to our time. However, the name and the location of the fourth gate are unknown.

That gate is supposed to be removed during reconstruction of the castle walls by Ibrahimkhalil Khan.

--

Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz

  • #SHUSHA
  • #AZERBAIJAN

Related News

Azerbaijan discloses number of COVID-19 vaccinated citizens <span class="color_red">[PHOTO]</span>

Azerbaijan discloses number of COVID-19 vaccinated citizens [PHOTO]

16 April 20:17
Azerbaijan confirms 2,163 more COVID-19 cases, 2,251 recoveries

Azerbaijan confirms 2,163 more COVID-19 cases, 2,251 recoveries

16 April 20:05
Azerbaijani president, first lady sign obituary on famous film director’s death

Azerbaijani president, first lady sign obituary on famous film director’s death

16 April 19:15
National taekwondo fighter wins European bronze

National taekwondo fighter wins European bronze

16 April 17:10
Memorandum of Understanding on co-op between Azerbaijan and OIC in field of statistics approved

Memorandum of Understanding on co-op between Azerbaijan and OIC in field of statistics approved

16 April 15:41
Museums like War Trophy Park in Baku, open in many countries - Russian historian

Museums like War Trophy Park in Baku, open in many countries - Russian historian

16 April 14:29
Azerbaijan, Belarus discuss military-technical cooperation prospects

Azerbaijan, Belarus discuss military-technical cooperation prospects

16 April 12:30
Rafael Aghayev among 100 best athletes

Rafael Aghayev among 100 best athletes

16 April 11:40
Children's Library to host meeting with eminent writer

Children's Library to host meeting with eminent writer

16 April 11:17
Turkey provided invaluable support to Azerbaijan in information war with Armenia - MP

Turkey provided invaluable support to Azerbaijan in information war with Armenia - MP

16 April 10:15
  • Latest
  • Popular
12:15 • Azerbaijani gymnasts win set of awards at Trampoline Hopes Cup tournament
11:49 • Relations between Russia, Azerbaijan attain degree of strategic alliance - Federation Council Chair of Russian Federal Assembly
11:27 • Turkmenistan signs number of documents with international organizations
11:00 • Meeting of EU special rep with so-called "FM of Karabakh" promotes separatism, says expert
10:20 • Foreign Ministry summons head of EU Delegation to Azerbaijan
09:58 • Employment up by 2.3 pct in Jan-Feb
16 April 20:17 • Azerbaijan discloses number of COVID-19 vaccinated citizens [PHOTO]
16 April 20:05 • Azerbaijan confirms 2,163 more COVID-19 cases, 2,251 recoveries
16 April 19:15 • Azerbaijani president, first lady sign obituary on famous film director’s death
16 April 19:00 • Azerbaijan expanding network of seismic stations [PHOTO]
16 April 18:50 • Photo capturing reaction to relative's death in Armenian attack on Azerbaijani Ganja named ‘Media Photo of Year’ in Turkey
16 April 18:40 • President of Afghanistan holds meeting with Nizami Ganjavi International Center [PHOTO]
16 April 18:24 • Azerbaijan Airlines’ Supervisory Board holds first meeting [PHOTO]
16 April 18:12 • No point in discussing Nagorno-Karabakh problem in previous context - Russian expert
16 April 17:58 • ADIF shares data on compensations paid to depositors of closed banks'
16 April 17:44 • Prices for precious metals up in Azerbaijan
16 April 17:30 • Azerbaijan shows footage from Memer village of Gubadli district [PHOTO/VIDEO]
16 April 17:29 • Azerbaijani oil prices disclosed
16 April 17:10 • National taekwondo fighter wins European bronze
16 April 16:49 • Armenian wounded commander gets first aid from Azerbaijani servicemen
16 April 13:15 • Armenia breaches int’l law by refusing to provide maps of minefields [PHOTO]
16 April 12:30 • Azerbaijan, Belarus discuss military-technical cooperation prospects
16 April 15:33 • Trade turnover with Uzbekistan up by 13 pct in 2020
16 April 17:44 • Prices for precious metals up in Azerbaijan
16 April 13:30 • President Aliyev launches renovation work in Baku's Pirshaghi [UPDATE]
16 April 19:00 • Azerbaijan expanding network of seismic stations [PHOTO]
16 April 16:30 • Army's missile, artillery batteries continue drills [PHOTO/VIDEO]
16 April 13:56 • Azerbaijani serviceman killed in mine explosion in liberated settlement
16 April 17:58 • ADIF shares data on compensations paid to depositors of closed banks'
16 April 14:45 • Italian Senate delegation witnesses Armenian vandalism in liberated Aghdam [PHOTO]
16 April 16:49 • Armenian wounded commander gets first aid from Azerbaijani servicemen
16 April 13:50 • Azerbaijan enhancing support to SMEs [PHOTO]
16 April 16:13 • Azerbaijanfilm studio updated its technical base [PHOTO]
16 April 15:54 • Azerbaijan shares footage from Aghdam's Baghbanlar village [VIDEO]
16 April 13:32 • Mine clearing operations continue in Azerbaijan's liberated Aghdam
16 April 18:50 • Photo capturing reaction to relative's death in Armenian attack on Azerbaijani Ganja named ‘Media Photo of Year’ in Turkey
16 April 18:24 • Azerbaijan Airlines’ Supervisory Board holds first meeting [PHOTO]
16 April 20:05 • Azerbaijan confirms 2,163 more COVID-19 cases, 2,251 recoveries
16 April 16:40 • Roads being restored in Armenian-shelled Tartar [PHOTO]
16 April 12:52 • MFA: Armenian people held hostage to Yerevan’s lies, myths
See more
AzerNews Newspaper
AzerNews
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • RSS

Information

About us Contacts Advertising Azernews In Print

News Archive

© 2021 AzerNews. All rights reserved