Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
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Qoban Castle of Maku

in Maku city | West Azerbaijan province
Tourist Attraction

Qoban Castle of Maku

Related to Maku city (West Azerbaijan Province)
Also known as: Siyah Castle, Maku Castle, Qaban Castle, Qoban Castle
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Maku Castle (Ghopan Castle, Qapan Castle, Qopan Castle) lies 36 km. east of Maku city in West Azerbaijan Province. It is constructed on a flat land created by cooled melted material (volcanic soil). The turreted walls of the castle give it on additional beauty. This castle was a palace of one of the Orartoie kings in the 7th and 8th centuries BC. for defense purposes.
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Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
Qoban Castle of Maku - West Azerbaijan
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