Keshla

Keşlə (listenⓘ; Кешлә, کشله; also Keshly, Keshlya, Kəşlə, Keşlä, Kešlæ, Kishly, Kishlya, Kishty, Kişli and Kitly) is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 25,626. The Keshla area is becoming main business district of Baku, Azerbaijan. In the North, it is surrounded by several skyscrapers which are located at H. Aliyev Avenue. However in the South it is neighboring with Baku White City.

SOCAR Tower view from H. Aliev avenue
For the musical instrument kesle, see gusli.
Keşlə
Municipality
Keşlə is located in Azerbaijan
Keşlə
Keşlə
Location of Keshla in Azerbaijan
Coordinates: 40°23′52″N 49°53′55″E
Country Azerbaijan
CityBaku
DistrictNizami
Population
 • Total25,626
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)

History

The name Keshla is first mentioned in sources in the 17th century. The former name was Keshlaqishlag. Oykonim reflects the name of the Keshli / Keshla tribe of Turkic origin. The document of the XVIII century provides information about the right of Keshli and Karamanli tribes to use Gazakhli, Alasli and Borchali pastures.

The refinery district was about 8 miles (13 km) from the shipping ports. An industrial area plan was completed in 1876. Some of the farms and pastures of the neighbouring village of Keshla were zoned to accommodate replacements for factories that had been dismantled in the city.

The settlement, located in the Nizami district of Baku, was established in 1936, and since 1939 has been part of Baku, first as an urban massif, and since 1991 as an independent settlement. Its population has exceeded 100,000 people. Most of the population's jobs are in industry and trade. There is a machine-building plant and social facilities. The meaning of the toponym is explained as "plain", "wide valley". It is studied in detail in the book "Keshla and Keshlaliler" written by Veli Habiboglu Majidov. There was access to Shirvanshah's palace from the settlement. Until recently, the remains of the Keshla fortress were visible in the settlement. There is a 17th century mosque here. Keshla village. - The real name of the village is Qishla. Over time, this word took the form of Keshla. This village was closely connected with Baku khans. The khans' horses, cattle and sheep were kept in the winter.

Sport

Azerbaijani professional football club Keşla based in Keshla. The club has won the Premier League title twice.[1]

Places of interest
Museums and historical places
Sport venues
Religious buildings
Shopping malls
  • Metropark Shopping Mall
Tall buildings

Transportation

Railroad

The Keshla Station of Baku suburban railway.

Metro

The Keshla Metro Station is planned in this area by Baku Metro in the future.

  • H. Aliyev Avenue
    H. Aliyev Avenue
  • Ulduz metro station in the area
    Ulduz metro station in the area
  • Buildings in Green Island
    Buildings in Green Island
  • A revivalist-style White City residential building in construction
    A revivalist-style White City residential building in construction
  • View of the Museum of Nobel Brothers
    View of the Museum of Nobel Brothers
  • The Keshla oil production factory in 1900
    The Keshla oil production factory in 1900

See also

References
  1. "14 мгновений финала". Azerifootball.com. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
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