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Dede Korkut monument. Nakhchivan.
Hacha mountain. Julfa region.
Nakhchivan, an ancient Azerbaijani land, holds one of the first hu-
man settlements giving birth to human life on Earth. The people of
Azerbaijan created an ancient and rich culture in this land. In addition,
Nakhchivan is one of the most ancient cultural centers of the world.
Nakhchivan like other regions of Azerbaijan, is closely associated
with ancient Eastern civilizations and has left a deep trace in historical
development. The rich historical, scientific, and cultural heritage of the
Azerbaijani people was formed in this land.