On December 26th President of the Republic of Dagestan of the Russian Federation Ramazan Abdulatipov visited Icherisheher, one of the world`s cultural heritage sites, the Inner City.
He familiarized himself with the Maiden Tower built in 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th century. The Tower, 28m in height and 16-16,5m in diameter, comprises of a cylinder-like real tower and a huge supporting construction.
President Ramazan Abdulatipov viewed exposition of stone exhibits at Syrataghly Religious and Architectural Complex discovered in 1964 during archaeological excavations in the north of Maiden Tower.
He was informed about the history of Icherisheher, the valuable cultural heritage of the Azerbaijani nation, which has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
This residential and historical-architectural complex is surrounded by the wall 8-10m in height and 3,5m in width.
He also walked through "Kichik Gala" street in the Inner City.
President Ramazan Abdulatipov also signed the museum`s guest book, and was presented with a keepsake.