Descriptions
MARDAKAN CASTLE The quadrangular Mardakan Castle or the large Mardakan Fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Absheron and the highest donjon (unlike other fortresses, the donjons are surrounded by walls not connected to the main fortress). This fortress, located in the Mardakan settlement of Baku, was built in the XII century – 1187-1188 by Shirvanshah I Akhsitan. The fortress, erected in honour of Akhsita’s brilliant victory over the enemy, was used at various times for defensive purposes, as well as an observation post, and sometimes as a castle.
