Maiden Tower first floor

The first floor displays archaeological artefacts dating back to the 2nd -1st centuries BCE that were discovered during excavations around Maiden Tower. They inform us of Baku’s history as an ancient city. Asaf Zeynalli Street (between the Tower and the Muhammad Mosque), where the artefacts were found, is probably the oldest part of the city. As the level of the Caspian Sea has fluctuated over the centuries, and some ancient cities are known to have been inundated, parts of ancient Baku are probably still under the waters. An electronic screen displays a brief summary of the materials displayed on all the Tower’s floors.