In antiquity, Shamakhi was part of the Achaemenid Empire. It was first mentioned as Kamakhia by the ancient Roman geographer Claudius Ptolemy in the 1st–2nd centuries AD. In the Middle...
Derbent
The first significant settlement in the Derbent area dates back to the 8th century BC. This region, with several interruptions, was under the control of Persian monarchs from the 6th...
Botanical Garden
On the site of the current National Botanical Garden of Georgia, there were three small gardens belonging to Georgian rulers. Established in the early 17th century, they were documented by...
Shura
Shura is the short name for the aul Temir-Khan-Shura. According to legend, it was founded on the site of Tamerlane’s army camp (1336-1405). This is confirmed by the name of...
Cuba
According to research findings, the city of Cuba was named in the 7th century by Arab tribes who lived in a city of the same name near Medina. From the...
Monument of Caucasus visit by Aleksandr 3 in 1888
The Imperial train arrived at the Adzhikabul station in Baku on Saturday, October 8, 1888, at 2 p.m. Ships at anchor and batteries saluted. The family was met by many...