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Shamakhi Astrophysics Observatory

Shamakhi Astrophysics Observatory

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Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory or in short: ANAS SHAR (full name: Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory named after Nasireddin Tusi of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan ) — was established on November 17, 1959 by the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Azerbaijan SSR No. 975, ANAS Physical, Mathematical and Technical Sciences Observatory, which operates as a scientific-research institute within its

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Khinalig

Khinalig

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Khinalug or Khinalyg (Azerbaijani: Xınalıq; Khinalug: Kətş), is a municipality and an ancient Caucasian village with origins dating back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba District, Azerbaijan. The municipality of Khinalug is part of the Quba District and consists of the villages of Khinalug and Galaykhudat. The village was included in the Cultural Landscape of Khinalig People and “Köç Yolu”

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Albanian Apostolic Church

Albanian Apostolic Church

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Albanian Apostolic Church , Albanian Church or simply Albanian Catholicos is a church existing in Caucasian Albania . According to the Regulation of the Russian Senate dated April 10, 1836 based on the Decree of Emperor Nicholas I of March 11, 1836, it is included in the administration of the Armenian-Gregorian Church. In 1836, it was placed under the authority of the Armenian Gregorian

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Istisu (Masalli)

Istisu (Masalli)

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Istisu is a sanatorium located in Masalli district, its full name is Istisu “Fatimeyi-Zahra” Healing Sanatorium. Istisu “Fatimeyi-Zahra” Healing Sanatorium is located 13 kilometers away from the city of Masalli, at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level , on the breast of Dambalov mountain, on the bank of Vilash river. It contains hydrogen-sulfide, sodium-chlorine calcium, magnesium-hydrocarbonate and 30 milligrams of

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Mud volcano

Mud volcano

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More than 300 mud volcanoes and mud volcano manifestations are located in the oil and gas regions of Azerbaijan . Most of them are characterized by intense griffon-salsa activity and release KH gases, mineralized waters, and oil-emulsified silty mud to the surface of the earth. Usually, the eruption of a mud volcano begins with a loud underground

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Shahdag

Shahdag

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Shahdagh Mountain Resort (Azerbaijani: Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi) is Azerbaijan‘s first and largest winter resort.[1][2] Resort The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex (Şahdağ Turizm Merkezi) opened to the public in 2012. It is located in the Azerbaijan‘s Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park, which is known for having an intact ecological system and an untouched flora and fauna. Technical