Alinja Castle
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Alinja Castle is a medieval fortress perched on a steep mountain in the Nakhchivan region of Azerbaijan, renowned for its strategic location, dramatic ruins, and long history of resistance.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological site
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castle ⓘ fortress ⓘ |
| access | steep stairway and footpath ⓘ |
| associatedWith | history of local resistance ⓘ |
| category |
Castles in Azerbaijan
ⓘ
Tourist attractions in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ⓘ |
| climateZone | continental climate region of Nakhchivan ⓘ |
| condition | ruined ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | medieval period ⓘ |
| country | Azerbaijan ⓘ |
| elevation | approximately 1800 meters above sea level ⓘ |
| governedBy | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic authorities NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
cisterns
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multi-level fortification terraces ⓘ stairways carved into rock ⓘ stone defensive walls ⓘ watchtowers ⓘ |
| hasNameInLocalLanguage | Əlincə qalası NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasType | mountain-top fortress ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | important cultural monument of Azerbaijan ⓘ |
| knownFor |
defensive walls and towers
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dramatic ruins ⓘ long history of resistance ⓘ panoramic views of surrounding valleys ⓘ steep mountain location ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Julfa District
NERFINISHED
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Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Alinja River
NERFINISHED
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Khanagah village NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Alinja Mountain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | stone ⓘ |
| nearBorderWith |
Armenia
NERFINISHED
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Iran NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | cultural heritage of Nakhchivan ⓘ |
| region | South Caucasus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| strategicImportance |
controlled routes in Nakhchivan region
ⓘ
served as mountain stronghold ⓘ |
| tourism |
hiking destination
ⓘ
popular tourist attraction in Nakhchivan ⓘ |
| usedFor |
military defense
ⓘ
refuge during sieges ⓘ |
| viewFromSite |
Aras River valley
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
surrounding mountain ranges ⓘ |
| visitedBy |
domestic tourists
ⓘ
international tourists ⓘ |
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