Baku Khans' Palace
| Baku Khans' Palace | |
|---|---|
Bakı xanları sarayı | |
 One of ruined buildings, Boyuk Gala Street, 46. | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Tipical Absheron house |
| Location | Old City (Baku) |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Construction started | XVII-XVIII century |
Baku Khans' Palace is a complex of several houses belonged to members of ruling family of Baku Khanate.
General information
Palace is located in the territory left of the Shamakhy gate. Upon occupation of Baku by Russian empire in 1806 a military garrison was positioned in palace. Palace used to have a garden with pool and flowers. Nowadays only the entrance portal and restored small mosque have survived. The underground bathhouse in the low part of the fortress walls in the territory of the Khans' palace still remains unearthed. Latest excavations were in 1985-86. Besides a lot of cultural samples, water supply system and underground architectural constructions also were discovered here. [1] No official information exists about exact foundation date, however it's estimated to be built around XVII century. Palace complex consisted of house of last Baku khan - Husayn Quli Khan, his family members - Abdurrahim bey and Mehdigulu bey.
Nowadays
Palace complex is in ruins and used as warehouse by workers. Official Administration of State Historical-Architectural Reserve "Icherisheher" informed media that they have no whatsoever intentions to repair the palace.[2]
