Baku’s Mysterious Maiden Tower – Legend Of The Daughter Of Fire Who Saved The Sacred Temple May Be True
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Located in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan, the Maiden Tower is the city's most mysterious and impressive ancient structure. Being 29.5 meters (97 feet) tall and 17 meters (54 feet) in diameter at the base, the monument is impossible to miss, but why was it built and by whom?
Many theories seek to explain the Maiden Tower's purpose and history, but conclusive answers about its existence and use remain elusive.
The striking Maiden Tower has been a subject of many fascinating myths and legends, and who knows, maybe there is some truth to specific stories.
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