{"id":241,"date":"2024-01-31T09:39:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/?page_id=241"},"modified":"2024-04-09T10:34:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T06:34:30","slug":"about-azerbaijan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/summerschool\/about-azerbaijan\/","title":{"rendered":"About Azerbaijan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"241\" class=\"elementor elementor-241\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-609cde1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"609cde1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b286c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b286c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Azerbaijan<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea5c247 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea5c247\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ca930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9ca930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Azerbaijan &#8211; the Land of Fires, inherits a unique combination of the Eastern and European&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">cultures. It is the home to the most stunning natural landscapes of the Caucasus, from the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">&#8220;burning mountain&#8221; of Yanar Dag, to the mud volcanoes and petroglyphs of Gobustan, to the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">beaches of the Absheron Peninsula. It is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and on&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">the historical transport route of Silk Way, whose people, culture and food are blended with East&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">meeting West. In the capital city of Baku, the cobbled streets and 12th-century fortresses and&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">minarets of the Old City sit side by side with the fiercely modern architecture of the Flame&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">Towers and Zaha Hadid`s Heydar Aliyev Center, reflecting the city`s enormous growth since oil-<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">drilling began in the 19th century. Azerbaijan is the home to three UNESCO World Heritage&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">Sites, plus a number of other important places that have been considered for inclusion in the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">World Heritage Sites list. Right in the center of Baku is Old City, the walled city that once housed&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">the entire population of Baku. Baku is famous for its cultural life, but that\u2019s not to say that the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">rest of the country doesn\u2019t have its own charms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A visit to the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum and excursions to carpet workshops (Quba has a&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">thriving workshop) will make anyone an expert of carpets and the various regional types found&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">around Azerbaijan. Art lovers will appreciate the Museum of Modern Art or the National Museum&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">of Art, and theater lovers will find plenty to do in Baku. Some famous historical sites also have a&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">cultural aspect, such as the isolated and unique culture of Khinalug and the excellent&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">craftsmanship of Sheki. UNESCO has recognized copper making in Lahic, silk scarves, carpet&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">weaving, mugham and tar as Intangible Cultural Heritage, but this is only a start when it comes&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">to exploring Azerbaijan\u2019s cultural heritage. From the shores of the Caspian Sea (which actually&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">lie below sea level) to the heights of the Caucasus Mountains, Azerbaijan offers a variety of&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">natural destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Summer is a great time to relax at the beach, with a variety of seashore resorts on the Caspian&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">Sea, while winter is the perfect season for a stay at a ski resort in the mountains. There are also&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">national parks that are great for hikes and even longer trips, while picnicking has long been a&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">treasured tradition. And for something beyond tourist sites, shopping through Baku\u2019s pedestrian&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">streets or a meal at one of the fine restaurants throughout the city, serving both traditional&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">Azerbaijani food and international classics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Travelling to Azerbaijan is an excellent opportunity to see marvellous nature, touch the history of&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">mankind, and get acquainted with the ancient culture and modern achievements of this country.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">For more information about popular tourist areas and hotels, as well as the latest news about&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\">Azerbaijan, you will always be able to find <\/span><strong style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); word-spacing: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/azerbaijan.travel\/\">here:&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Videos about Azerbaijan:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-LZ6x6GFvj0\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-LZ6x6GFvj0<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aJWpWBcahRU\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aJWpWBcahRU<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=buHA0nfsYmA\"><u>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=buHA0nfsYmA<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5T85w0mZBBE\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5T85w0mZBBE<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" 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It is the home to the most stunning natural landscapes of the Caucasus, from the\u00a0&#8220;burning mountain&#8221; of Yanar Dag, to the mud volcanoes and petroglyphs of Gobustan, to the\u00a0beaches of the Absheron Peninsula. It is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and on\u00a0the historical transport route of Silk Way, whose people, culture and food are blended with East\u00a0meeting West. In the capital city of Baku, the cobbled streets and 12th-century fortresses and\u00a0minarets of the Old City sit side by side with the fiercely modern architecture of the Flame\u00a0Towers and Zaha Hadid`s Heydar Aliyev Center, reflecting the city`s enormous growth since oil-drilling began in the 19th century. Azerbaijan is the home to three UNESCO World Heritage\u00a0Sites, plus a number of other important places that have been considered for inclusion in the\u00a0World Heritage&hellip;<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/summerschool\/about-azerbaijan\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":902,"parent":158,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-241","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/241","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=241"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":947,"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/241\/revisions\/947"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aztu.edu.az\/sub-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}