Tourism in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic
The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is one of the touristic regions of Azerbaijan with its flora and fauna, climate, and ancient cultural monuments.
[1] Nakhchivan is known for its historical monuments such as Momuna Khatun, Yusif ibn Kuseyir, Gulustan tombs, and Garabaghlar.
Newly established resort parks, restoration of ancient monuments, reestablishment of Daridagh arsenic water dispensary and Duzdagh and Badamli physiotherapy hospitals have been parts of these improvements.
[4] Amiraddin Masud Nakhchivani who lived in the 12th century in the palace of the Eldanizlar, contributed to the development of cultural, memorial, and religious architecture of Nakhchivan.
[6] Since it was one of the safest castles at that time, many leaders of the Ildenizids, the Khulaguids, the Atabeys of Azerbaijan, and the Jelairids saved their treasures in Alinja.
[7] The items found here including ancient graves and cone shaped monuments, belong to the late period of antiquity.
[4] The history of this place has been related with the event in Korani-Kerim, which is about seven young people who stood against those who did not believe in God, and the story of their hide in the cave and sleep of 300 years in Ashabi-Kahf.
In 1998, there was restoration and construction works in Ashabi-Kahf on the basis of the order of the former president of the Azerbaijan Republic, Heydar Aliyev.
[4] Gamigaya is the mountain in Ordubad regions of Nakhchivan, in southwest of Camisholan, Garangush flats of Gapijg peak.
[9] This historical monument was built in 1186 in the west part of Nakhchivan city by the architect Ajami Abubakir Nakhchivani, the founder of school of architecture in Azerbaijan.
[9] Some investigators indicated that Shamsaddin Eldaniz and his wife Momuna Khatun and their son Mahammad Jahan Pahlavan were buried in the tomb.
[10] Since the historical monument reflects the ancient history of architectural schooling in Azerbaijan, on September 30, 1998, Momuna Khatun tomb was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
[11] “Architectural adornment of minarets is carried out from burned and gazed brick.”[12] The Garabaghlar mausoleum consists of 4 main arches that were placed in the North, South, West and East directions.
[16] The museum was founded after the memory of Heydar Aliyev, his family, childhood and youth, personal documents, decisions, signed letter, and order that belong to the period when he was the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
[16] Albums, books, newspapers, and magazines that reflect the life and activities of former leader Heydar Aliyev, and his personal belongings are saved in the museum.
[17] Things that belong early ages, ancient copper and silver money, picture materials of architectural monuments are preserved and exhibited in the museum.
[21] Duzdagh Physiotherapy Center was established on December 29, 1979, and started its functioning on March 7, 1980, within the Babek Central Hospital.
This archeological monument is located in Ordubad region, and based on the items found here, the settlement dates back to II – I millennium B.C.
[14] Pitcher, tea pots, cup, and dishes found in the settlement belong to the last Bronze and early Iron Ages.
