The Ballabur Castle, Lankaran is one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Lankaran. The Ballabur Castle, Lankaran is claimed to be the ancient Bazz Castle where Babek, the Khurmaid chief defended the castle against the invasion of the Arabs. But Babek was defeated and executed by the Arabs who demolished the castle during their rampant. But there are still some remains of the Ballabur Castle, Lankaran which can be seen today. The tourist will come across the Ballabur Castle to the eastern part of the city of Lankaran near a small hill standing tall beside the village of Ballabur.
The Ballabur Castle which is also a part of the Ballabur Fortress was built in the 8th and 9th centuries is exactly situated at a distance of about nine kilometers away from the heart of the city of Lankaran. The whole fortress spans over a hectare with walls of the fortress being around 4-5 meters in height and 2 meters in width and being made up of river stone and red brick. The travelers have a wonderful time inside the Ballabur Castle, Lankaran as they get a clear insight into the history of the region which was invaded by the Arabs. The remains of the castle give an idea about the architecture of the period which was a significant characteristic of the culture of Azerbaijan.
The Ballabur Castle, Lankaran has some remnants of the period during which the invasion had taken place. The most significant role as played by the Ballabur Castle is that it was a centre of Babek movement. The struggle between the supporters of residents of the Ballabur village and its adjoining region lasted for about twenty years when ultimately the Arab invaders became victorious. While in Lankaran make it a point to visit the Ballabur Castle, Lankaran and gather some knowledge about the region's past and its co-relation to the present!
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