Mardakans castles

Mardakan is the next stop on the map Abszeronu. This is an important communication point on the peninsula. All the way - literally and figuratively-leads to this place.In the Summer,  Mardakan is the important center for bakunians,  where cars reach uninterrupted strings and the number of bathers exceeds the number of inhabitants of the town.But not only the beaches are of their interest in the place. In addition, we find Mardakan Rhododendron Park from the museum of Sergei Yesenin (Esenin in Mardakan entry of 21 May 2011) and school of police with a stylish wall crowning characteristic of the city. These tops are the soaring, rectangular or cylindrical towers are surrounded by a defensive wall on a small area. Remained intact one of such complex called "Big Mardakan" with an old, small mosque (the second complex we find the way to Baku in Ramada). Other towers are gradually eroding. At the end of the nineteenth century mardakan's nature lured many nobles and the wealthy to build houses and villas. Very quickly created a richly decorated chalets, and the courtyards and gardens of the estate were blooming exotic flowers and trees.The story Heydar, who is the guardian and he has keys for "Big Mardakan" that many years ago, before the birth of Christ in this place lived Mard tribe, that came from the land of Persia. They were very brave (apparently one of the meanings of the word mard in Azerbaijani language is bold.) In the battle between the Persians and Alexander the Great at Gaugamela (331, before the birth of Christ) Mards were part of the Persian army near the Caucasian Albanians, Kassans and Girkans. Since then trace Mardans disappears from history, and only in manuscripts Strabon we find mention of Mardans living in the south - western shores of the Caspian Sea. As the legend goes, some Mardans returned to Abcheron and settled in this place we know as Mardakan. A few centuries later, the place Mardans became strategically important for Abcheron. During the Shirvanshah Akhsitan  times (moved the capital from Shamakhy to Baku) in 1187 was built rectangular tower, which was known as the "Big Mardakan". Later in 1203 years has been built "Small Mardakan".The towers were built as a lighthouse for ships because of its location along the shoreline. Mardakan's towers were part of a specific chain surrounding the peninsula. From their tops we see the roofs of single-family homes of Mardakan spread out to the horizon and the sea. http://www.window2baku.com/eng/9bashni.htm . http://www.bakupages.com/pages/monuments/9633_en.php  If you visit unannounced guests at the top of the tower set on fire oil and so visible signal over long distances informed about the threat.They were also defense functions and observation.
As told Heydar, during the invasion of the enemy's fortifications gathered women and children, and climbed the ramparts armed voivodship, who led the defense. Conducted in the twentieth century, archaeological excavations led to the discovery of the towers mardakan system of corridors and tunnels connecting each of them with a length of about 400 meters. You could also leave them in the evacuation of nearly the coast. Heydar lives a hundred meters from the site and he has the keys to the tower. At any moment of pleasure is ready to show tourists the "Big Mardakan". Centrally located on the top of the tower are currently wooden staircase. Once getting in there with a rope. Stairs are 76 degrees, after which the darkness we'll get to the top. The square around the tower you will find many holes in the stone floor, which were used to store food and water during the attack. The collected supplies allow for a long defence. "Small Mardakan" is currently available for tourists. So far, no one has an idea to protect the towers. At first, like any monument designated property and the inventory number on. Well, after this monument. A few years ago in "Big Mardakan" there were plans to locate a restaurant or club. The idea was not realized.The chance of survival of these and other sites was the most important national event in 2012 - Eurovision concert. For this project meant a huge amount of petro-dollars, for the construction of an entertainment venue, hotels, catering and renewal of buildings and monuments. Involved in the project were the most important persons in the country, every day was heated competition atmosphere, internal eliminations were already underway, and political rivalry with the hated enemy also was conducted. The competitor - Armenia had already carried out on their land Eurovision Song Contest for children. It's that nobody else involved did not know. Most importantly, the competition was held there first. Such events could disrupt any conflict with the outbreak of the so defiantly say both sides for many years. Just show must go on.