Alinja Castle

Julfa District · Azerbaijan

Alinja Castle, Azerbaijan
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A ruined fortress in the Nakhchivan region built atop a steep isolated peak, reached by a long ascent of restored stairs. It withstood prolonged sieges during the medieval period and commands views over the surrounding plateau.

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