Gavur Kalesi

Gavur Castle — Gavur Qala is a VI century castle located in the village of Baş Kəldək, Shaki.

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Gavur Castle, inventory number 326, located in the village of Baş Kəldək of Shaki district, is a monument of national architectural significance. Currently, at the foot of the height where the monument stands, there is a road from the Shaki plateau recreation center area via a suspension bridge. The monument is related to the Christian history of Azerbaijan and, although it belongs to the Sasanian period, it is also known among the local population as the Castle of Hazrat Ali. This is due to the monument’s location at a height. The monument is included in the list of Alban heritage monuments of the Republic of Azerbaijan. At the base of the monument there is a large water pool to supply the remaining part with water.