What city is the capital of Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan outside Baku

Shamaki

Shamaki is the ancient capital of Azerbaijan. A major earthquake destroyed it. The Shirwanshah Dynasty Then he moved to Baku and established his capital.

It is relatively close to Baku. Generally, you will pass through Shamakhi on the way to Sheki. The main attractions are mausoleums and one or two mosques. There is no need to go there specially. You can rent a car to see it on the way.

Diri Baba is a mausoleum built on the edge of a cliff. I heard that worshiping it will be very efficacious~

The dome of the inner hall of Juma Mosque

Lahic

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Lahic, an ancient village.

This is a copperware village. Many copperware smelting shops have been passed down by families to this day. The dialect spoken by the people here is closer to Persia (today’s Iran) than to Azerbaijani.

Sheki

Sheki,

They all say it is beautiful, and as a stop on the ancient Silk Road, Xiaotianlian Silk Road I have filmed many reality shows, so how could I miss this place?

To the Khan’s Summer Palace, Karvansarai, and Kis Village Cathedral, I was led by Elsen, a driver who didn’t speak English and was unfamiliar with the roads. I found the place and asked a passerby every 100 meters along the way. I finally completed the "check-in" in the ancient city of Sheki and ate Piti, a folk snack that is only available in Sheki. Therefore, Xiaotian can now complete an article about A guide to in-depth travel in Azerbaijan.

Khan's Summer Palace

Mosaic glass

Murals

Photography is not allowed inside.

Thanks to the "special care" of the Tourism Bureau

The little genius was able to take a few pictures and bring them back to everyone.

Karvansarai

This is a trade road inn built in the 18th century. It was a store that provided accommodation and catering for merchants traveling on the Silk Road. It also sold goods. There are fewer and fewer Karvansarai in Azerbaijan. This one in Sheki is basically the prototype. Many people come here to worship. It is now also a hotel. Remember to book in advance during the peak season. There is a beautiful restaurant in the back garden with a great environment.

Kis Village

Kis Cathedral

The most famous thing about this ancient village is the Albanian Cathedral. Excuse me, this Albania has nothing to do with the Albania we know in the Balkans! It was an ethnic group and dynasty that once ruled northern Azerbaijan.

This is the only legacy of the Albanian people in the world. It also contains the skeletons of Albanian women. They are 2 meters tall and strong, but their feet are extremely small. Well, what comes to mind is a compass. ……

Kis Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage