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Palace of the Shirvanshahs

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The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century royal complex on a hill in the Icherisheher (Old City) district of Baku, Azerbaijan, built during the reign of the Shirvanshah dynasty, who transferred their capital to Baku in this period. The complex includes the main palace, a divankhana, the burial vault of Shah Halilullah, a mosque with a minaret, a bathhouse, and a mausoleum. Together with the nearby Maiden Tower, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

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Where is the Palace of the Shirvanshahs located?

The palace complex is located in the Inner City (Icherisheher) of Baku, Azerbaijan. It sits on the highest hill in the old walled city, overlooking the Caspian Sea.

When was the Palace of the Shirvanshahs built?

The main structures of the complex were primarily built during the 15th century under the rule of the Shirvanshah dynasty. It was expanded over time to include a mosque, a mausoleum, and a bathhouse.

When did the Palace of the Shirvanshahs become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. It was recognized alongside the nearby Maiden Tower as a remarkable testament to medieval Islamic architecture.

What buildings are included in the Palace of the Shirvanshahs complex?

The complex features several distinct buildings, including the main residential palace, the Divankhana (reception hall), and the Shah's mosque with its distinct minaret. It also contains the burial vaults of the Shirvanshah rulers.

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