The iconic Maiden Tower in Baku's medieval quarter

An imposing key landmark in the Azeri capital's UNESCO World Heritage old town, the Qiz qalasi was mostly built in the 12th century but traces its origins back to the a Zoroastrian temple in the pre-Islamic 5th/6th century. Today it houses a museum tracing the history of Baku

Diego Delso

 

 

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