Maiden Tower (Ismayilli)
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Azerbaijani: Qız qalsı | |
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| Location | Ismayilli, Azerbaijan |
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| Coordinates | 40°52′45″N 48°09′32″E / 40.87917°N 48.15889°E |
| Type | Tower |
| Completion date | 11–12th centuries |
Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız qalası) is the remains of a medieval fortress, located on top of a steep cliff 3 km north of Khanagha village, Ismayilli district, Azerbaijan. The exact construction date of the citadel is unknown. Historians attribute it to the 11–12th centuries.[1][2]