ABOUT OGHLANGALA FORTIFICATION IN THE TERRITORY OF LERIK

Abstract

Located in the territory of Lerik region, fortifications and fortresses occupy a special place in the monuments. Most of the defense buildings were recorded at high altitudes higher than the sea level. In 2016, archeological researches were conducted in Oghlangala and surrounding monuments located in the Orand part of the Lerik region by the South East Azerbaijan Archaeological Research Expedition. The boy is located on one of the highest altitudes of the Gomurgoy summit of the Talysh mountains. On the one hand, the stormy valleys are bordered by alpine meadows on the other. Ancient and medieval settlements and grave monuments were erected on the road to 2÷ lanqala on the territory of the village of Nuravud, Kekoni, Sorschay, and Zarbardara, where the Orand tribes lived here at different times of history. In the vicinity of the Oghlangala, the medieval cemetery and its synchronized residence attract more attention. The variety of head and chest stones allows the graveyard to be used for a long time. Like other ancient and medieval towers, Oghlangala has also been a multifaceted member of the mission, such as defending enemy trafficking, surveillance station, shelter, trade and security of caravan routes. As a result of preliminary archaeological investigations conducted in Oghlangala, the walls of the tower gates, wall remains, lots of construction materials, fragments of household articles made of clay, quarries and hearths were revealed. Material culture patterns, including pottery and construction materials, have been used here for a long time as defense fortifications and as shelter. The result of preliminary studies shows that the Oghlangala castle activity began in the VIII-IX centuries, with intervals continued until the XV-XVI centuries.