Sumug-gala
Sign in to saveSumug-gala () is a defence castle in the Bucag neighborhood of İlisu village of Gakh region. It was built in the 17th-18th century.
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- Instance of
- tourist attraction
- Country
- Azerbaijan
- Located in
- İlisu
- Image
- Sumuqala1.jpg
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- Sumuq Qala
- inception
- 1800-00-00
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Sumug-gala () is a defence castle in the Bucag neighborhood of İlisu village of Gakh region. It was built in the 17th-18th century.
==Overview== It is an example of a defense castle that is adjacent to a dwelling house of people living in the mountainous region with the aim of protection from the enemy. In the construction of the tower, river stones, lime mortar and baked bricks were used. There are some considerations regarding the name of the fortress.
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