Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Located in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan, the Maiden Tower is the city’s most mysterious and impressive ancient structure. Being 29.5 meters (97 feet) tall and 17 meters (54 feet) in diameter at the base, the monument is impossible to miss, but why was it built and by whom?
Many theories are attempting to explain the purpose and history of the Maiden Tower, but conclusive answers to its existence and use are still missing.
Baku’s maiden Tower at night. Credit: Adobe Stock – Nurlan
The striking Maiden Tower has been a subject of many fascinating myths and legends, and who knows, may there is some truth to specific stories.
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