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By Laman Ismayilova

The world in which we live is full of wonderful places that most of us do not know they really exist. Different geographical locations offer the widest variety of natural wonders.

Oghuz is one of the best places to visit in Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire.

Oghuz is beautiful at any time of the year, especially spring. Beautiful mountain slopes, forests, river valleys, waterfalls, hot fountains and medicinal mineral sulfur springs, sharp rocks charm tourists.

The region was inhabited in the beginning of the neolithic period. There are numerous historical monuments in the region, including the Albanian temple in Oguz city, three-storey tower in the Mukhas village of IX century, etc. Govur castle for defensive purposes of VII century in the village of Khachmaz are most important historical monuments.

In the area, folk art traditions like carpet-weaving, metal and wood carving, jewelry are being continued. Local craftsmen women in the village of Filfilli weave carpet, jumper, consumables and other articles by order.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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