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July 1, 2026Open Access

Hydraulic Engineering Structures in the Architecture of Medieval Azerbaijan

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RARayiha Amenzade

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Examines hydraulic structures and their roles in urban development and everyday life in medieval Azerbaijan, indicating their architectural significance.

Key Points

  • To explore the types and significance of hydraulic engineering structures in medieval Azerbaijan's architecture.
  • Analyzed principal types of hydraulic structures including kahrizes, ovdans, reservoirs, and bridges.
  • Examined architectural, functional, and typological characteristics of these structures across major cities like Tabriz, Ganja, and Baku.
  • Kahrizes provided efficient underground water supply systems in urban areas.
  • Innovative buzkhanas responded to climatic conditions for food preservation.
  • Medieval bridge architecture showcased a blend of engineering efficiency and aesthetic quality.

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Rayiha Amenzade (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44b0085cd2549c8bc44cb1https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21029666
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