Shirvanshahs’ Palace: Baku’s UNESCO World Heritage Gem - Azerbaijan 2025

The Shirvanshahs’ Palace is a 15th–16th-century architectural gem in Icherisheher, Baku’s Old City, Azerbaijan, and a key part of its UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 2000).

Built primarily under Shirvanshah Ibrahim I (1382–1417), it served as the royal residence, administrative center, and burial site for the Shirvanshah dynasty, which ruled the Shirvan region from the 9th to 16th centuries.

The complex reflects Islamic, Persian, and Shirvani architectural styles, showcasing the dynasty’s wealth and cultural role along the Silk Road.

The palace is a fortified complex with intricate stonework, geometric patterns, and domed roofs. Key components include:

1. Main Palace Building:
• Two-story structure with ornate halls and residential chambers.
• Features detailed stone carvings and arched doorways.
• Houses a museum with artifacts like ceramics, coins, and weapons from the Shirvanshah era.

2. Divan Khana (Court Assembly Hall):
• Open pavilion with delicate columns, used for royal audiences or judicial proceedings.
• Notable for its octagonal design and scenic views.

3. Shirvanshahs’ Mausoleum:
• Built in 1434–1435 for Khalilullah I’s mother.
• Domed tomb with intricate tile work and Arabic inscriptions.

4. Palace Mosque (Key Gubad Mosque):
• 14th–15th-century mosque with a minaret, used for royal prayers.
• Simple yet elegant, with a mihrab adorned with geometric designs.

5. Seyid Yahya Bakuvi Mausoleum:
• Tomb of a royal scholar and astronomer, featuring a conical dome.
• Reflects the court’s intellectual and spiritual life.

6. Baths (Hammam):
• Underground bathhouse with multiple chambers, showcasing medieval engineering for heating and water systems.

7. Ovdan (Water Reservoir):
• Restored water storage system, adapted to the region’s arid climate.

This is a must see site in Baku and one of many things to see in the old city.

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