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Exploring the unparalleled crafts of Sheki, Azerbaijan Sheki is one of the oldest cities in the Caucasus region, believed to date back to the late Bronze Age, circa 700 BC…
Source: Shebeke and the Silk Road: exploring the unparalleled crafts of Sheki, Azerbaijan
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UNESCO World Heritage sites must be of “outstanding universal value” and meet one of 10 criteria, including representing “a masterpiece of human creative genius.” Check out these world-class palaces.
European Heritage Days have been celebrated in the Gobustan National Historical and Art Reserve of Azerbaijan…
Source: European Heritage Days celebrated at Azerbaijan’s Gobustan nature reserve (PHOTO)
The Azerbaijani capital has preserved its past, while creating a modern identity for itself…
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The historic city of Sheki, located at a short five-hour drive from the capital of Azerbaijan – Baku, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List of cultural sites.
Source: Azerbaijan’s Centre of Sheki and the Khan’s Palace added to UNESCO World Heritage Site list
The ancient Azerbaijani city of Sheki become one of a handful of cultural sites from around the world to be added to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage list in Baku earlier this week. Sheki is nestled in the lush green forests of the cooler mountainous region to the north of Azerbaijan. It is surrounded by the…
Take a look at the 15 of the 29 new sites added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites…
Time to travel the world to see these amazing sites.
Source: UNESCO Announces 29 New World Heritage Sites Around the World
In the Azerbaijan capital of Baku, Unesco’s 43rd World Heritage Committee met to decide over the course of ten days which sites and monuments needed to be added to the list – and which ones are in danger.
Source: Saving the world site by site
One of the world’s greatest contests, at least some of these sites should be on everyone’s “must-visit” list.
Source: 29 New World Heritage Wonders From UNESCO: Full Winners List
Another cultural sight of Azerbaijan, historic center of Shaki with the Khans’ Palace, has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List.
Source: Shaki Khans’ Palace inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List [PHOTO]
An abundance of facts about the beautiful port city that is the capital of Azerbaijan.
Source: BBC Radio 4 – Radio 4 in Four – Seven astounding facts about the city of Baku
This Caucasus travel guide offers in-depth info about traveling in the Caucasus countries, as well as several major Caucasus highlights.
Source: Caucasus Countries: All About Traveling In The Caucasus | Chasing the Donkey
Deeply steeped in history, Baku is the place to be if you are a lover of the past. Football fans, this guide applies to you too!
Arsenal and Chelsea fans face an arduous 2,500 mile journey to watch the two London teams battle it out for the Europa League title in Baku. The clubs successfully navigated the semi-finals of the second-tier European competition last night, but fans are having to plan their route to the Azerbaijan capital, which sits on the coast of the Caspian Sea and is further east from London than Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh or Damascus in Syria. Gunners and Blues fans face a difficult journey trying to get to Baku, with no direct flights from London in the days leading up to the match, with the majority of trips taking between 10 and 14 hours. However, the trip east could take up to 58 hours if you drive – and that’s if there’s no traffic.
Source: Arsenal and Chelsea fans face £1,400, two-day journey to Baku for Europa League final
The lands of Azerbaijan in different periods of history fell under the influence of various empires, were part of various principalities and armies, and were divided into khanates. Many material evidences of the monarchical past – palaces, fortresses, gardens, tombs have survived to this day…
With its countless historical sites, the City of Winds continues to attract thousands of tourists from all around the world.
Source: Country’s historical sites attract thousand of tourists
Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve continues to expand international relations.
Source: Icherisheher State Reserve expands international cooperation
Before ‘Monopoly’ and ‘Snakes and Ladders’, you had ’58 Holes’ (colloquially known as ‘Hounds and Jackals’), an ancient board game enjoyed by all, from the…
Source: 4,000-Year-Old Board Game Found Tucked Inside An Azerbaijan Cave
