Sheki

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One of the most ancient settlements and cultural centers of Azerbaijan, Sheki was founded more than 2700 years ago at the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus Mountains Chain (370 kilometers to the north-west from Baku).

During its millennial historical the town used to be devastated many times, so the most part of the historic and architectural monuments currently preserved are dated to the 16th-19th centuries. Magnificent Royal Palace of Sheki Khans (Kings) constructed in 1762 without a single nail is one of the most marvellous monuments of its epoch which the Shekians are particularly proud of. For many centuries Sheki has been famous as the basic center of silkworm-breeding.

Tobacco, fruit, vegetables and corn have a long history of cultivation here, as well as the stock-raising. Markhal health resort of Sheki is known as one of the most picturesque parts of these places.

Historical Museum, the House of Craftsmen famous as the center of skillful masters, medieval Caravanserai, which was perfectly restored as a hotel several years ago are just a small part of places of interest which the visitors will enjoy while being in Sheki. The manufactures of the Shekian jewellers, potters, engravers, pastry-cooks have been famous not only in Azerbaijan but far abroad as well.

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