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Region in Azerbaijan and Armenia
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Karabakh is a region in Azerbaijan. It was partly controlled by the de facto independent Republic of Artsakh from 1991 until 2023, when a military offensive returned it to Azerbaijani control.
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A main tourist attraction, literally meaning "treasure mountain". The fortified monastery has extensive carvings in the stone, beautiful architecture and sweeping views.
Extensive monastery complex with red hues, a pair of covered impressive "lacework" khachkars and remnants of frescoes. It's undergoing a slow restoration and has a rich history to share.
A simple basilica church with surrounding serf walls. Rebuilt many times over the years, it has a very long and rich history.
A somewhat simpler version of Dadivank, in the hard to access far north of Artsakh. The complex has few visitors and is overgrown with vegetation in the lush forest it is found in.
Yeritsmankants
This beautiful remote monastery in an incredibly stunning river canyon is rarely visited, as military permission and a military escort are needed to reach this place.
Mayraberd
10th–18th centuries. Served as the primary bulwark against Turko-nomadic incursions from the eastern steppe. The fort is found to the northeast of the region's capital city of Stepanakert in Askeran, and once extended across the entire river valley.
A beautiful monastery on the iconic Togh mountain that is undergoing a slow restoration. At the foot of the mountain is Togh village with vineyards and a winery.
Dzidzernavank
Ancient restored basilica with belfry on a rise in a picturesque river valley.
The ancient city of Tigranakert, one of four cities that were founded in the 1st century BCE in opposite corners of Armenia and named after King Tigran II the Great, ruler of the short-lived Armenian Empire. Tigranakert has been undergoing archaeological excavations since 2005.
A beautiful and impressively deep and steep gorge created by the river and possibly work for the road leading up north to Qamışlı village.
There are few roads. Most likely, a tour guide and invitation will be needed.
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The former capital of Artsakh is a small city and your likely base for exploring the region
The historic capital of Karabakh that used to be one of the cultural capitals of the Caucasus.
A ghost town since the First Nagorno-Karabakh War in the early 1990s.
A small town close to the monastery of Gandzasar, one of Karabakh's top attractions. Also known for a hotel in the shape of a boat with a zoo, and the wall of license plates.
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