The presence of rock engravings indicates the existence of urban culture here since medieval times.

The remains of the medieval monuments that have survived until our times also manifest the ancient history of the settlement.

Located to north-east of Baku, on the coastline of the Caspian Sea, Bilgah is bordered with Mashtagha, Nardaran and Kurdhakan settlements.

Rich with cultural monuments, Bilgah has been distinguished for such industries as carpet-making, silkworm breeding, weaving.

It has also been renowned for its fig, vintage, pomegranate and pistachio as well as vast saffron plantations.