From Past to the Future: Qobustan & Absheron Tour
ID: GYG597015-1006899
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Fascinating nature phenomena on the one hand, place of residence of primitive people and temple of ancient religions on the other. The journey will reveal the secrets of Baku and Absheron Peninsula.
Fascinating natural phenomena on the one hand, the place of residence of primitive people and the temple of ancient religions on the other... The journey will reveal the secrets of Baku and the Absheron Peninsula.
State Historical and Artistic Reserve. One of the three places in Azerbaijan protected by UNESCO (2007). Here we will walk through the caves, see the rock paintings, see the ancient cuisine, plunge into the life of primitive people.
There are about 800 mud volcanoes all over the world. 354 of them are located on the territory of Azerbaijan, which is about 40%. The mud is very useful for skin, joint and bones.
Mosque Bibi-Heybat is definitely one of the most gorgeous temples you have ever been to! Here locates tomb of relatives of Prophet Muhammad (s.v.s).
And now let's see what was worshiped in Absheron before Islam. Our ancestors many centuries ago considered fire to be holy, The religion of fire-worship was so sacredly revered that the religious holiday Novruz turned into a national one and, having survived through the centuries, is still celebrated. Temple of Fire Ateshgah is the place of confluence of three religions, Fire-worship, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism. On our tour you will understand what these three teachings have in common.
A Castle keeping original strength and standing in its gorgeous pride from Medieaval Times.
Next, let's go to the origins of this religion. Eternal Lights which were mentioned in the annals of Atilla - the Great Hun Emperor, Marco Polo and many others. Scientists date the age of the "holy hearth" 4-5 thousand years.
Highlights
- Heritage of ancestors - Qobustan Rock Pictures
- Amazing Natural Flame at Yanardag Fire Mountain
- Open the Secrets of Fire Temple - Ateshgah
- Have a look to incredible Mud Volcanoes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting point is Double Gates of Old City (Icherisheher). We can pick up people who have hotels outside of Old City or Nizami street (in city area, 6-7 km radius from city center)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
