Absheron Peninsula Tour - Qala, Mardakan, Yanar Dag & Ateshgah

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4 giờ 30 phút

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Absheron tour covers four main historical spots of Absheron peninsula: Ateshgah Temple, Yanar Dag - Burning Mountain, Qala Museum and Mardakan Tower.

Get acquainted with old household and ethnographic traditions of ancient people at Gala open-air museum. During the tour you will also visit Quadranqular Tower, one of the ancient towers located in Mardakan village. Moreover, you will also learn legends about Burning Mountain and the gas streams located nearby. Our last stop is Ateshgah Temple, a worshiping temple of Zoroastrians and Hindus.

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Some territories may get muddy during autumn-spring seasons, so consider wearing comfortable shoes or even boots if you're booking in these seasons

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex

You will meet your guide at your accommodation. The trip will start with a visit to Gala open-air museum. Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex is situated in the historical part of Gala village. There are 216 monuments in the territory of the village. You will see petroglyphs (stone carvings) dating back to the third and second millennia B.C and the Middle Ages, household ceramics and archaeological artifacts discovered in the Absheron Peninsula. Merchant’s house is a magnificent example of medieval dwelling houses existing in the village. Furthermore, tombstones, kurgans (artificial mound), various tools, such as "khana" (tool for carpet weaving) are demonstrated in the museum.

1 hour • Bao Gồm Vé

Mardakan Castle

Then we'll continue with the trip to see the tower in Mardakan village. Mardakan toponym is related to the name of tribe “Mard” (meaning brave). With the consolidation of the Shirvanshahs kingdom, many towers were built in Absheron Peninsula. In addition to its historical significance, Quadrangular Tower in Mardakan is one of the majestic castles and a part of Absheron’s integrated defense system. The tower was located in such a convenient place, that seashore, Gala and Ramana fortresses were easily visible from the Tower.

30 minutes • Bao Gồm Vé