The Galakand Fortress temple complex is located in the Yukhari Askipara village, on the right bank of the Joghaz River. According to some sources, this complex was one of the residences of the rulers of Caucasian Albania. The complex ..."/> The Galakand Fortress temple complex is located in the Yukhari Askipara village, on the right bank of the Joghaz River. According to some sources, this complex was one of the residences of the rulers of Caucasian Albania. The complex ..."/> The Galakand Fortress temple complex is located in the Yukhari Askipara village, on the right bank of the Joghaz River. According to some sources, this complex was one of the residences of the rulers of Caucasian Albania. The complex ..."/>

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The Galakand Fortress temple complex is located in the Yukhari Askipara village, on the right bank of the Joghaz River. According to some sources, this complex was one of the residences of the rulers of Caucasian Albania. The complex is located on an area of about 2.5 hectares and is surrounded by a double wall. The distance between the walls is about 12 meters. The walls are strategically erected in harmony with the terrain. Religious and economic buildings were erected in the inner part of the fortress. The most important of these is the temple at the top of the castle. Baked bricks, gypsum and local stone were used in the construction of the temple. According to researchers, the date of construction of the complex dates back to the VI-IX centuries.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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