Koroghlu Fortress
Koroghlu fortress is a fortress located in the village of Gala of Gadabay district.
| Koroghlu fortress | |
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Azerbaijani: Koroğlu qalası | |
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  Location within Azerbaijan | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Architectural style | Architectural school of Arran |
| Location | Gala village |
| Town or city | Gadabay |
| Country |  |
| Coordinates | 40.488714°N 45.752824°E |
| Completed | XVI century |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Stone |
History
The name of the fortress is connected with the name of Koroglu, the national hero of Azerbaijan. Fortresses with this name are encountered in Shamkir, Gadabay, Tovuz and other regions. Generally, common feature of the Koroghlu fortresses are they are mostly built in the XVII century, and in military-strategic position in high-altitude, inaccessible places. Some researchers state that the age of the monument is older. According to them, the age of these monuments dates back farther than Koroglu, who lived in the XVI-XVII centuries.[1][2]
Location
It is located at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. The fortress is located between the villages of Galakand and Miskinli, on the peak of the rocky cliff. The monument can be climbed only by foot. The western side of the tower is a steep cliff. The thickness of the walls is about 1 meter. Inside the fortress there are the ruins of windmill, tandoor and water reservoir. According to local residents, there are hidden underground roads that have not yet been explored in the fortress.[1][2]
See also
References
- "Azərbaycanda gizli yeraltı yollar: sakinlər arasında müxtəlif şayiələr gəzir" (in Azerbaijani). sputnik.az. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- "Koroğlu qalası" (in Azerbaijani). kataloq.gomap.az. Retrieved 5 March 2018.