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The Palace of the Khans

Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is home to some of the most beautiful pieces of architecture. This is the palace of Sheki Khans in Sheki, Azerbaijan. It was the summer residence of the Sheki khanate that ruled between 1743 and 1819.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2017
Date Uploaded: 09.2018
Photo Location: Sheki, Azerbaijan
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Fidan Karimova