Gavur Gala (Tower)

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In the territory of Bash Keldek (Baş Kəldək), there is a historical monument known as Gavur Gala, which is considered part of the Albanian heritage dating back to the Sasanian period. This temple is dated to the 6th century. Located in the village of Bash Keldek in the Shaki (Şəki) District, Gavur Gala, listed under inventory number 326, is a national architectural monument of Azerbaijan.

  

Currently, there is a suspension bridge providing access to the foot of the elevation where the monument is located, passing through the area of the Shaki Highland Recreation Center.

Although the monument is related to the Christian history of Azerbaijan and belongs to the Sasanian era, among the local population it is more commonly referred to as the Fortress of Hazrat Ali. This is likely due to its location at a high elevation. The site is officially included in the list of Albanian heritage monuments of the Republic of Azerbaijan. At the base of the monument, there is a large water reservoir that was once used to supply water to the fortress. 

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