The city of Karkar (Arabic Karkarah) is said to have been built in c. 540 by the Sasanid King of Kings Khusraw II Anushirwan as a stronghold for the Persian position in Armenia. The site is located between the old and new highways connecting Stepanakert and Shusha and has been damaged by the passage of a pipeline between them. The ruins were used as a source for stone by the inhabitants of Shusha to the south. Part of the site is obscured by vegetation.
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Localisation:
- Azerbaïdjan, Şuşa
- geo:39.785534,46.76915
- Précision exacte
Period or year:
- 540~ / unknown
Classification:
- Ville
- Visible
Identificateurs:
- vici:place=103718
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The city of Karkar (Arabic Karkarah) is said to have been built in c. 540 by the Sasanid King of Kings Khusraw II Anushirwan as a stronghold for the Persian position in Armenia. The site is located between the old and new highways connecting Stepanakert and Shusha and has been damaged by the passage of a pipeline between them. The ruins were used as a source for stone by the inhabitants of Shusha to the south. Part of the site is obscured by vegetation.
À proximité
Karkar Citadel
Citadel of Karkar.
Fortifications (1 km)
Fortifications northwest of Shushikend.
Vishki Castle (1 km)
Vishki castle.
