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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is known as the "Land of Fire" due to its rich reserves of natural gas, which have been burning continuously for thousands of years.
 
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ABOUT AZERBAIJAN
Azerbaijan is a country that often gets overlooked by travelers, but it is full of surprises and unique experiences. From exploring ancient historical sites like the Maiden Tower in Baku to soaking in the natural hot springs in the mountains of Gabala, there is something for everyone. Foodies will love trying the local cuisine, which includes dishes like plov, dolma, and kebab. Adventure seekers can go horseback riding in the picturesque landscapes of Sheki, or hike to the top of Mount Bazarduzu for breathtaking views. Music lovers can attend the annual Jazz Festival in Baku, while culture enthusiasts can visit the Carpet Museum to learn about Azerbaijan's rich weaving traditions. With so much to see and do, Azerbaijan is definitely worth adding to your travel bucket list.
 
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Discover the ancient rock art of Azerbaijan's Gobustan Cultural Landscape, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site that will transport you back in time.
Baku, sometimes known as Baqy, Baky, Baki or Bakou, is the capital, the largest city, and the largest port of Azerbaijan and all the Caucasus. Located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, the city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City. Dating to antiquity, its urban population at the beginning of 2009 was estimated at just over two million people.
Baku, sometimes known as Baqy, Baky, Baki or Bakou, is the capital, the largest city, and the largest port of Azerbaijan and all the Caucasus. Located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, the city consists of two principal parts: the downtown and the old Inner City. Dating to antiquity, its urban population at the beginning of 2009 was estimated at just over two million people.
Qobustan (also, Duvannaya, Duvanny, Duvannyy, Duyannaya, and Gobustan) is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 14,470. Qobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs and mud volcanoes. The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. It is known for hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals.
Khinalug, Khinalugh, or Khinalig is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba Rayon, Azerbaijan. It is also a municipality in Quba Rayon, which consists of the villages of Khinalug and Qalayxudat. It is located just north of Quba in the middle of the Greater Caucasus mountains that divide Russia and the South Caucasus.
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Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape covers three areas of a plateau of rocky boulders rising out of the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan, with an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of rock art."
Source: worldheritageplaces.com