Petrogliphs of Gobustan

Description

Duration: 4-5 hours

9:00 Departure for excursion

State Flag Square (on the way)

One of the highest flags in the world flutters on the State Flag Square in Baku. The area covers an area of ​​60 hectares and its upper part is 31 thousand square meters.

“Crystal Hall”

In 2012, the sports hall “Crystal Hall” was built on the seaside boulevard, where international cultural events were held including the famous Eurovision Song Contest (2012).

Baku Seaside Boulevard (1909) 

Baku Seaside Boulevard (1909) is one of the attractions of Baku, a favorite resting place of Baku residents and city guests. In 2009 it celebrated its 100th anniversary. The length of the park before the reconstruction was 16 kilometers and after the general reconstruction is 25 km.

 

Gobustan (Petroglyphs Museum)

  The museum of petroglyphs - called Gobustan - is a mountain town in the south-east of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, located 65 km from Baku. It was here that the ancient sites of primitive people were found, who left behind a lot of rock paintings - petroglyphs. These primitive monuments of art reflect the culture, economy, worldview, customs and traditions of ancient people. Long  time ago the sea was splashing right at the foot of these mountains but then it retreated, leaving characteristic relief marks on the polished boiling rocks. After accidentally, in the 30s of the 20th century, unusual patterns were found on the rocks, their “openly” already more than 6 thousand (on 1000 rocks). Also found ancient primitive dwellings - caves and parking, more than 100 thousand items of material culture. Gobustan petroglyphs belong to different epochs. They were made in the period from X - XVIII thousand BC until the middle ages of our epoch. 

Mud volcanoes (on request)

Gobustan is also known for its mud volcanoes which can be counted in the hundreds. By the number of mud volcanoes Azerbaijan ranks first in the world. There are 350 of them (about 800 in the world). Most volcanoes are low mud geysers including those below adult height. Mud volcanoes are active all year round. They themselves are associated with oil and gas fields, so their soil is saturated with oil. With minor or even large eruptions, dirt, like lava, begins to flow freely from the crater  and then dries on the walls outside. And the largest mud volcano in Gobustan reserve is Kianizadag.

14:00- 15:00 Lunch break (Master class on request)
“Nush Olsun!” - “Bon appetit!”, They will tell you in every corner of Azerbaijan, cordially inviting you to an abundant feast. The most sophisticated gourmets who come to the republic will like the refinement and delicate aroma of Azerbaijani dishes. The history of the art of culinary recipes in Azerbaijan goes back centuries and is based on the vast experience of hereditary chefs that is preserved today. In terms of the composition and multiplicity of dishes, Azerbaijani cuisine is among the extremely diverse and healthy and is distinguished by an abundance of all sorts of meat, fish and vegetable delicacies, complemented by tender greens and savory spices. The dishes in tandoor are widely spread in the Azerbaijani cuisine. Trere are a large assortment of various sweets and drinks. Exclusive Azerbaijani dishes - dolma, bozbash, bozartma, chyhyrtma, khashil, kebab, piti, pilaf, govurma - are included in the national menu of many peoples of the Caucasus.

Bibi-Eybat Mosque (on the way)

This mosque is located on the shore of the Baku Bay, in the village of Shikhovo in Azerbaijan. The existing building was erected in 1998–1999 on the site of a mosque of the same name, built in the second half of the 13th century by Shirvanshah Abdul-Fath-Farrukhzad, subsequently repeatedly completed (last time in 1911).

 

 

14:30 End of the tour

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