Koroghlu fortress is a fortress located in the village of Gala in Gadabay district, Azerbaijan.

Koroghlu fortress
Azerbaijani: Koroğlu qalası
Koroghlu Fortress is located in Azerbaijan
Koroghlu Fortress
Location within Azerbaijan
General information
TypeFortress
Architectural styleArchitectural school of Arran
LocationGala village
Town or cityGadabay
CountryAzerbaijan Azerbaijan
Coordinates40°29′19″N 45°45′10″E / 40.488714°N 45.752824°E / 40.488714; 45.752824
Completed16th century
Technical details
MaterialStone

History

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The name of the fortress is connected to Koroglu, the national hero of Azerbaijan. Fortresses with this name are encountered in Shamkir, Gadabay, Tovuz and other regions. Generally, common features of the Koroghlu fortresses are that they are mostly built in the 17th century and in a strategic military 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 16th–17th centuries.[1]

Location

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Koroğlu qalası" (in Azerbaijani). kataloq.gomap.az. Retrieved 5 March 2018.