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By Amina Nazarli

Another acquaintance with the beauty of the country, as part of the “From the regions to the capital” project, was dedicated to the Absheron region.

The event familiarized Baku’s residents and guests with social and economic development, ancient and rich culture and traditions of this region.

Organized by the Baku Culture and Tourism Department, the Absheron Culture and Tourism Department and supported by Absheron Executive Power the event took place at the Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre.

Prior to the ceremony, the guests were able to enjoy different types of confectionery at the original and exquisitely decorated dessert tables. The guests also got acquainted with tourism potential, as well as historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Addressing the ceremony, Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfaz Garayev and deputies to the Absheron region executive power’s head highlighted the state care to the socio-economic development of regions. The speakers said the government carries out active measures to restore and preserve the ancient national heritage, monuments, parks, and to disclose tourism potential of the country.

This was the 10th event organized within the "From the region to the capital" project. Earlier, the events dedicated to Masalli, Gabala, Guba, Sheki, Gadabay, Ismayilli, Khachmaz, Zagatala and Shamkir regions was held, marking huge success and interest of the audience.

Absheron is one of the largest industrial and agricultural regions of Azerbaijan. Although it shares the same name as the Absheron Peninsula, the area covered by the district is not conterminous, being further west and mostly inland. Here agricultural production develops in two directions, inclduing plant growing and cattle breeding.

Founded in 1963, Absheron has lots of historical monuments dating back to the 18th-19th centuries. The region’s famous religious monuments are Abdurrahman mosque pertaining to the 19th century and built by villager Haji Gurban in Goradile village and mosque-madrasa built by Haji Safarali in Novxani, as well as Albattin mosque in Fatmai related to the 18th century.

Aside from religious monuments, there are many monuments pertaining to social life of people in last centuries, for example, hamams built in Middle Ages by Haji Kazim in Qobu village and another one built by Meshadi Imam Baxish in Khirdalan.

Washed by Caspian Sea, Absheron is especially famous for its sandy beaches and numerous suburban settlements. The region is a favorite place of metropolitan residents in spring-summer season.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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