The collaborator of Karadeniz.com.tr website Ali Kurt: “Nakhchivan is a land which bestows comfort”

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The collaborator of Karadeniz.com.tr website Ali Kurt paid a visit to the autonomous republic. When he returned his country he wrote an article about Nakhchivan. The article entitled “24 hours in Nakhchivan” was installed on Karadeniz.com.tr website. In the article the author expressed his satisfaction with his visit and what he witnessed in Nakhchivan. We present the article.

24 hours in Nakhchivan

Some weeks ago I had a chance to visit Nakhchivan for two days. After 9 hours’ driving we reached Diluju border crossing of Turkey and then Sadarak border checkpoint of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Although Sadarak checkpoint was very crowded, the kind attitude and hospitality of the representatives of relevant structures of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic towards us did not avoid my attention. All the work done that needed to be entered the autonomous republic after a quick border check, the first warning of the customs officials was “Obey the traffic rules”.  Bearing in mind this warning we continued our way.

Nakhchivan is an autonomous republic within Azerbaijan. After breakfast we went for a walk in this beautiful land, following the traffic rules of course. There are zebra crossings in all streets and avenues of Nakhchivan city. When a pedestrian steps the pedestrian crossing in the highway, all cars stop to let him cross the way. All avenues of the city are large. The traces of ancient and modern architecture are vividly seen in buildings. In a word, Nakhchivan is a land which bestows comfort.

In Nakhchivan where we did not have any language problem, while walking in the streets and markets we did not feel ourselves as foreigners. It is possible to see goods made in Turkey in all shops. The respect of people to each other is worth seeing. Stability and development prevail in this land where everybody follows the laws. In short, there is no anxiety here. The traditions and customs in Nakhchivan are familiar with our traditions and customs, in fact almost the same.

Duzdagh cave that we visited is worth seeing. The physiotherapy center has been established in the tunnel for the treatment of allergic diseases and hard diseases like bronchial asthmas. Though the cave functions as a treatment center, the tunnel is open for all visitors free of charge. There is not any facility nearby. This center was not established to make a profit. So this center has been established completely for humanistic purposes, to support the rehabilitation of people’s health.

Then we set off towards Ashabi-Kahf sanctuary located at 20 km distance from Nakhchivan city, which is considered a holy place, where the prays become true. The cave is believed to be in several countries of the world. However, according to the belief, the holy place which mentioned in holy Koran is in Nakhchivan. The visitors do not pay any fee in the sanctuary as well.

Everything is natural in Nakhchivan as its people. Within two days we gained friends here and we had the opportunity to met Iranians. Take a trip to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of our sister country Azerbaijan where I was unable to investigate its economical and social aspects within two days’ trip and see the beauties there. I would like to express my respect for Nakhchivan. 

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