Qiz Qalasi
Description
Qiz Qalasi
The Maiden Tower, also known locally as Giz Galasi (Qiz Qalasi), is located in the Old City, Baku, in republic of Azerbaijan. It is a legendary place and also Baku and world landmark, a much loved symbol of the city and of Azerbaijan. It looms dark and enigmatic, looking out to sea from the southern edge of Baku´s old, walled city, the Icheri Sheher.
The structure of the tower leads some scholars to date it to more ancient times. They connect the Maiden Tower with Zoroastrianism and the goddesses Mitra and Anahita.
The Maiden Tower houses a museum, which presents the story of historic evolution of the Baku city. The Tower is covered by cloud of mysteries and legends which are rooted to the History of Azerbaijan and national Culture of Azerbaijan.
The pool of tower's epics and legends is a part of Azerbaijan's culture and national heritage. Indeed, some epics became a subject for scenario for ballets and theatre's plays. The Maiden Tower (ballet) is a world class Azerbaijani ballet created by Afrasiyab Badalbeyli in 1940 and ballet's remake was performed in 1999.