Latvian president visits ancient Icherisheher in Baku
Latvian President Andris Berzins on Thursday visited Icherisheher (the Inner City), one of the world`s cultural heritage sites, AzerTac state news agency reported.
He familiarized himself with the Maiden Tower built in 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th century. The Tower, 28m in height and 16-16,5m in diameter, comprises of a cylinder-like real tower and a huge supporting construction.
President Berzins viewed exposition of stone exhibits at Syrataghly Religious and Architectural Complex discovered in 1964 during archaeological excavations in the north of Maiden Tower.
President Berzins was informed on the very ancient history of Icherisheher, the valuable cultural heritage of the Azerbaijani nation, which has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
This residential and historical-architectural complex is surrounded by the wall 8-10m in height and 3,5m in width.
He also walked through Kichik Gala street in the Inner City.
President Berzins also visited the Palace of Shirvanshahs built
in early 15th century and considered one of the landmark
architectural monuments of Azerbaijan.
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