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Sheki Region is a region in Azerbaijan with the Caucasian Mountains on its northern half, which includes the Balakan, Goychay, Ismailli, Oguz, Qabala, Qax, Sheki, and Zaqatala rayons.
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A motel with 3 rooms and up to 4 beds within each, conveniently located at the highway and not as expensive as accommodation in the nearby cities.
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The capital of the Sheki region and a beautiful city in the forested Caucasian Mountains with lots to see and do. It has one of the largest densities of cultural resources and monuments that span 2,700 years of Azerbaijani history.
On the bank of Alazan river, with main ethnic group, the Avarians. There are beautiful gardens, green forests and creeks.
Famous for its Pomegranate Festival and rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1859.
A historic city and hub for travel between Baku and Sheki Region, especially nearby Lahich.
Jar famous for its big and green mountains and winds, beautiful rivers, lakes, and birds.
A picturesque mountain town, 5 km from Sheki, with a beautiful Albanian church.
A cozy and remote highland village. Famous for its copper work.
New resort town deep in Caucasian Mountains, which has taken its name from the archaeological site about 20 km southwest.
Another gateway into the Caucasian Mountains besides Sheki, and "base camp" for treks towards Sarıbaş.
The city is populated by different ethnic groups, each with its own language that is not linguistically tied to others throughout the region. And like Qax, a gateway into the Caucasian Mountains, and conveniently located for onward travel into Georgia.
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