Maiden Tower (Baku)

Maiden Tower

Qız Qalası
The Maiden Tower
Coordinates	40.3661°N 49.8372°E / 40.3661; 49.8372
Location	Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan
Type	Tower
Height	29.5 m (97 ft)
Completion date	12th century
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden Tower
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iv
Designated	2000 (24th session)
Reference no.	958
State Party	Azerbaijan
Region	Europe and North America
Endangered	2003–2009

The Maiden Tower, also called Giz Galasi, is in the Old City, Baku in Azerbaijan. It is an ancient tower that shows the presence of Zoroastrians, Sassanians, Arabs, Persians, Shirvanis, Ottomans, and Russians. It was built in the 12th century as part of the walled city of Baku. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tower is one of the most noted landmarks and Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems. It is on the Manat and other official letter heads.^[1][2]

The Maiden Tower now has a museum.

References

1. "Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower". Unesco.org. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
2. "Baku (Azerbaijan); Evaluation Report" (pdf). Unesco.org. Retrieved November 25, 2010.