An old temple was registered in the mountainous area of Balakan
Jul 28, 2026 | 04:00

An ancient and unknown Albanian temple was registered by the employees of History and epigraphy department of Sheki Regional Scientific Center of ANAS, PhD in history Akif Mammadli, and PhD in philosophy Aladdin Sultanov in the mountainous area named Kilse takhta of Salban village of Balakan region.

The researchers noted that this building attract attention as “Salban temple” with architectural characteristics and sizes. As the first mrasurement the length of the temple remainders is 12 meters, height is 5 meters, width is 5,40 meters.  The thickness of the walls is 80 santimeters, the width of the entrance door is 1 meter.

According to the first researches the monument has an important scientific significance for learning historical and religious-cultural heritage of the region. The scientists note that the researches will be continued for the purpose of clarifying its intended use and architectural features.