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Murad's Gate
Murad's Gate () is a large portal located in the eastern wall of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs complex's central courtyard in the Old City of Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the only building of the 16th century on the territory of the complex. The Murad's Gate forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palace of the Shirvanshahs. History Historical setting In 1576, after the death of Shah Tahmasib I, his successor, Shah Ismail II, ascends the throne. The new ruler, not respecting the terms of the Amasia treaty concluded in 1555, is trying to win over the Ottoman emirs to his side. Therefore, the Ottoman Sultan Murad III instructs the beylerbey Vana to ensure the stability in the region. The relations become even more tense after the Safavid wali of Luristan joins the Ottomans. After the death of Shah Ismail II in 1577, the struggle for the throne began. In such a difficult political situation for the Safavid state, Sultan Murad III declares it war. The war, which covered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichari Shahar
Old City or Inner 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 3,000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. History The Old City, including its Maiden Tower, is widely accepted to date at least to the 12th century, with some researchers contending that construction dates as far back as the 7th century. The question has not been completely settled. During this medieval period of Baku, such monuments as the Synyg Gala Minaret (11th century), the fortress walls and towers (11th–12th centuries), the Maiden Tower, the Multani Caravanserai and Hajji Gayyib bathhouse (15th century), the Palace of the Shirvanshahs (15th–16th centuries), the Bukhara Caravanserai and Gasimb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590)
The Ottoman–Safavid War of 1578–1590 was one of the many wars between the neighboring arch rivals of Safavid Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Starting with several years prior to the war and up to including most of the war itself, the Safavids were experiencing significant domestic issues and rivalling noble factions within the court since the death of Shah Tahmasp I. The Ottomans decided to declare war in 1577–1578 to exploit the chaos. The war, despite swift Ottoman victories in the first few years and large amounts of support from the Ottoman vassal Crimean Khanate during several stages of the war, eventually becoming geo-politically and military relatively stable for several years with both parties losing and winning smaller battles till around 1580. It eventually had a turning point following the Battle of Torches on 7–11 May 1583 and the assassination of the Safavid generals Mirza Salman Jaberi and Hamza Mirza. Following these turns of events and internal chaos in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Heritage Sites In Azerbaijan
The UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates World Heritage Sites of outstanding universal value to cultural heritage, cultural or natural heritage which have been nominated by countries which are signatories to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites). Natural features (consisting of physical and biological formations), geological and physiographical formations (including habitats of threatened species of animals and plants), and natural sites which are important from the point of view of science, conservation or natural beauty, are defined as natural heritage. Azerbaijan ratified the convention on 16 December 1993. Azerbaijan has five sites on the list. The first site added to the list was the Old City (Baku), Walled City of Baku with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buildings And Structures In Baku
A building or edifice is an enclosed structure with a roof, walls and windows, usually standing permanently in one place, such as a house or factory. Buildings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and functions, and have been adapted throughout history for numerous factors, from building materials available, to weather conditions, land prices, ground conditions, specific uses, prestige, and aesthetic reasons. To better understand the concept, see ''Nonbuilding structure'' for contrast. Buildings serve several societal needs – occupancy, primarily as shelter from weather, security, living space, privacy, to store belongings, and to comfortably live and work. A building as a shelter represents a physical separation of the human habitat (a place of comfort and safety) from the ''outside'' (a place that may be harsh and harmful at times). buildings have been objects or canvasses of much artistic expression. In recent years, interest in sustainable planning and building pract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirvanshah's Palace Mausoleum
Shirvanshah's palace mausoleum () or tomb of Shirvanshahs’ family () is a historical monument of the XV century. Locating in Old City (Baku), Old City, it is a part of Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Palace of the Shirvanshahs complex. The mausoleum is one of the three buildings located in the courtyard of the complex, the others being Palatial mosque in Baku, Shirvanshah's palace mosque and Shirvanshahs' bath houses, Shirvanshah's palace bath house. The monument was also registered as a national architectural monument by the decision of the Cabinet of Azerbaijan, Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated August 2, 2001, No. 132. Shirvanshah's palace mausoleum forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, World Heritage-listed Palace of the Shirvanshahs. History The inscription on the entrance provides information about the history and architecture of the building. It says: ''"The defender of the religion, the man of the prophet, the great Sultan, Khalilullah I, Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
