Palace of Shaki Khans Explained

The Palace of Shaki Khans is a summer residence in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan. Muhammad Husayn Khan Mushtaq ordered its construction in 1797.

This two-story masonry structure measures thirty-two meters by eight and a half meters. A wooden hipped roof, because masonry needs a hat.

Colored glass pieces form the southern facade latticework. Craftsmen assembled this shebeke without nails or glue.

From 1955 to 1965 architects Kamal Mamedbekov and Nikolai Utsyn created measurement drawings. Artist F. Hajiyev executed the restoration.

In 1848 architect Cambiaccio supervised renovations under Prince Vorontsov. Oak shingles replaced ceramic tiles on the roof.

The palace's milestone birthday was marked in Shaki.

On 7 July 2019, UNESCO inscribed Shaki's historic centre as a World Heritage Site. The palace gained international protection.

Today only the summer residence, its pool and plane trees survive. Other buildings were demolished by 1851. The plane trees kept their spots.