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State |
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Town |
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Description |
Year
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| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
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Mud Volcanoes |
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The volcanoes are powered by natural gas seepage through a water table. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
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Mud Volcanoes |
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Dried mud from a flow. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
|
Mud Volcanoes |
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A pair of mud volcanoes overlooking the plains below. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
|
Mud Volcanoes |
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Gurgling mud. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
|
Mud Volcanoes |
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The mud volcanoes are surrounded by semi-desert. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
|
Mud Volcanoes |
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Mud volcano with several dried flows. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Qobustan |
|
Mud Volcanoes |
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Mud oozing out of a vent. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Axabaxar Hills |
|
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The Axabaxar Hills near Sheki are the foothills of the Caucas Mountains. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Axabaxar Hills |
|
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Striking rock formations. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Axabaxar Hills |
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Fertile valley floor. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Axabaxar Hills |
|
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Islamic graveyard. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
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|
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Sheki is a city set in the foothills of the Caucas Mountains. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
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The minaret of the Juma Mosque. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
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|
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The city is very green. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
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|
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One side of the Main Square is lined with brick and stone buildings. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
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|
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Restaurant built to resemble a palace. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
|
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The Nukha Fortress overlooks the old city of Sheki. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
|
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The fortress was built by Haji Chelabi, an Azeri khan. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
|
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The fortress is like a city within a city. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
|
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Three women. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Xan Serai |
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The Xan Serai is the 18th century palace of Haji Chelabi. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Xan Serai |
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The palace is covered with stained glass windows and tile work. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Xan Serai |
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Stalectite glass over the doorway. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Xan Serai |
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Detail of wooden window and image of birds. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Xan Serai |
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Detail of stained glass window, manufactured by hand. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Xan Serai |
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Interior view of a stained glass window. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Shebaka Workshop |
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The Shebaka Workshop is a school for local crafts. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Shebaka Workshop |
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Student putting together pre-prepared wooden and glass pieces to make a stained glass window. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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The Russian Church was built to resemble a Caucasian Albanian church. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Graves with inscriptions in Georgian and Armenian. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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The church has been converted into a folk art museum. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Sheki embroiderry. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Shaul made from cotton. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Curtain fasteners made of cotton lace. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Embroiderred pillow case. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Metal covers to keep food warm. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Russian Church |
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Implements for making Sheki's famous halva. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
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Looking out over the walls of the fortress. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Embroiderred pillow case showing human and animal figures. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Traditional women's clothes. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Azeri carpet. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Azeri musical instruments. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Koran satchel. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Embroiderry with birds. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Hat molds. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Nukha Fortress |
Regional Museum |
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Carpet celebrating the life of local poet, Behtiyar (1925 - 2009). |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
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The steep streets of the old city. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
|
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Balconies and brickwork adorn many buildings in the old city. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
Karavansaray |
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The Karavansaray dates from the 19th century and is now a hotel. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
Karavansaray |
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The courtyard of the two level inn. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
Karavansaray |
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The pleasant garden. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
Karavansaray |
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Detail of the garden. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
|
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Hat shop in an archway. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
|
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Shady cobbled street. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
|
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Local cinema. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
|
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Balcony outside a 19th century caravanserai. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
Omar Efendiev Mosque |
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The brickwork of the Omar Efendiev Mosque. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Old City |
Omar Efendiev Mosque |
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The mosque with its brick minaret dates from the 19th century. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Man selling Sheki Halva (a type of baklava) in Taza Bazaar, the city's largest shopping area. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Old man shopping. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Old woman in black. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Fruit stall. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Having tea. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Old man. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Grapes. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Woman selling seeds. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Dried fruits and nuts. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Chicken sellers. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Woman selling berries and vegetables. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Man selling vegetables. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Cucumbers. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Taza Bazaar |
|
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Sheki halva dripping with honey. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
|
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The landscape near the village of Kish in the hills north of Sheki. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
|
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Hillside houses. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
|
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Playing nard, a game similar to backgammon. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
|
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View over orchards. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
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Apples growing. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
|
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Much of the village is on the forested hillside. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
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Three girls coming home from school. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
Albanian Church |
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The round Albanian Church dates from the 6th century. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
Albanian Church |
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The simple elongated windows. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
Albanian Church |
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The round tower is typical of churches in the region. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
Albanian Church |
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The interior of the church. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Sheki |
Kish |
Albanian Church |
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The altar with peacocks and a tree of life. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Caucas Mountains |
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The Caucas Mountains near Qax. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Caucas Mountains |
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Misty landscape near Zaqatala. |
2011 |
| Azerbaijan |
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Caucas Mountains |
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Trees and mountains near Balakan, close to the border with Georgia. |
2011 |
were added from 1 February 2025.