Bulgarian Premier tours ancient Icherisheher in Baku

20.02.2014 [12:32]
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Baku, February 20 (AZERTAC). Prime Minister of Bulgaria Plamen Oresharski has today visited Icherisheher (the Old City), one of the world`s cultural heritage sites.

He viewed the Maiden Tower, which was built in 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th century. The Tower, 28m in height and 16-16,5m in diameter, comprises of a cylinder-like real tower and a huge supporting construction.

The Premier viewed stone exhibits at Syrataghly Religious and Architectural Complex discovered in 1964 during archaeological excavations in the north of Maiden Tower.

He was informed about the history of Icherisheher, which was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This residential and historical-architectural complex is surrounded by the wall 8-10m in height and 3,5m in width.

The Prime Minister also visited the Palace of Shirvanshahs built in early 15th century and considered one of the landmark architectural monuments of Azerbaijan.

He also walked through "Kichik Gala" street.

Bulgarian Premier tours ancient Icherisheher in Baku

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