Ganja Gate or Chilabord Gate is one of the three main gates of Shusha fortress and is located on the northern side of the fortress. The other two gates of the fortress are the gates of Irevan and Aghoghlan. The names of all three gates are often mentioned in historical sources, as well as in all the master plans of Shusha drawn in the XIX century. Back in the 60s of the XIX century, these doors played an important role in the public life of Shusha. According to the information received, the Agoghlan and Irevan gates were intended for the passage of dignitaries and cargo, and the Ganja Gate was intended for the passage of carts. From the point of view of architectural-compositional solution, the main – northern gate of Shusha fortress is reminiscent of the arch of victory. The gate, built during the reign of Panahali Khan, has been called Ganja Gate or Chilabord Gate since the 18th century. The way out of this gate of Shusha fortress connected Ganja city and Chilabord district of Karabakh khanate.
Compared to other gates of Shusha fortress, Ganja gate has survived to the present day in a better preserved condition.
