Historical Sites & Ruins
This collection features significant medieval fortresses, ancient monastic ruins, and iconic monuments across the Caucasus. It includes the 5th-century Chirag Gala, the 18th-century Shahbulag Castle, and the Aghdam Mosque. The list highlights diverse architectural traditions, from Caucasian Albanian and Armenian monastic complexes to defensive towers in Gadabay and Sheki. These sites document the region's complex history through its stone fortifications and preserved religious landmarks.
Chirag Gala
Chirag Gala, also spelled Çiraq Qala or Çirax Qala, which means lamp castle in Azerbaijani is a ruined ancient fortress overlooking the…
Gәlәrsәn-Görәrsәn
Galarsan-Gorarsan is a fortress in Azerbaijan, built in the Middle Ages, ruins of which remain on the coast of the Kish River, about 4…
Maiden Tower
Maiden Tower or Namerdgala is a medieval defensive tower located in Azerbaijan Republic, Gadabay rayon, Soyudlu village.
Koroghlu Fortress
Koroghlu fortress is a fortress located in the village of Gala of Gadabay district.
Agdam Mosque
The Aghdam Mosque or Juma Mosque is a mosque in the ghost town of Aghdam, Azerbaijan.
We and our mountains
A large tuff monument completed in 1967, also known as Tatik-Papik. It is an iconic symbol of the region, representing the heritage of the mountain people.
Saint Hakobavank Monastery
Hakobavank, also known as Metsaranits Monastery, is an Armenian monastery, which is situated de facto in the self-proclaimed Republic of…
Berdavan Fortress
Berdavan Castle is on a hilltop near the border with Azerbaijan, near the village of Berdavan in the Tavush Province of Armenia.
Caucasian Albanian Monastery Complex
Ruins of an ancient Christian complex in Gadabay, featuring architectural remains attributed to the Caucasian Albanian period.
Caucasian Albanian church
Ruins of a medieval Christian church and monastery complex belonging to the Caucasian Albanian architectural tradition.
Shahbulag Castle
An 18th-century fortress built by Panah Ali Khan of the Karabakh Khanate, featuring limestone defensive walls and an on-site museum.
Srveghi Vanq
A 13th-century monastery in the Tavush Province, distinguished by its red brick construction and medieval architectural style.
Khoranashat Monastery
A 13th-century Armenian monastery and former scriptorium, featuring the main church of Saint Astvatsatsin built between 1211 and 1222.
Yerits Mankants Monastery
Yerits Mankants Monastery is a 17th-century Armenian monastery, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan.
Machi
Medieval fortress ruins located in the Balakan region near the border with Georgia, featuring remnants of stone defensive walls.
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