Chirag Gala

Chirag Gala (Azerbaijani: Çıraqqala), also spelled Çiraq Qala or Çirax Qala, which means lamp castle in Azerbaijani is a ruined ancient fortress overlooking the Caspian coastal plains north of Baku in Azerbaijan.

Because of the large rocks and rough road, the Chirag Gala is almost impossible to reach with any vehicle.

Chirag gala was built in 4–5th century AD and its function is stated as a lookout post.

[1] The location allows to easily warn if sudden enemy invasion occurs by lighting the torches.

Chirag gala was part of the Gilgichay defensive system, which also included Baku and Derbent fortresses.