Nakhchivan- capital of Azerbaijani culture

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Published on Thursday, 17 August 2017 11:19

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On August 11, David Santulli, founder and president of the International Non-Profit Organization “United Planet” (www.unitedplanet.org), located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, working to build strong ties between cultures and peoples, together with his sons, visited Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. After returning to his country, he wrote an article titled “Nakhchivan - Capital of Azerbaijani Culture” and posted on unitedplanet.org website. We present this article to the readers.

As the founder and president of the International Non-profit Organization “United Planet” (www.unitedplanet.org) which works to build strong ties between cultures and peoples, I had the opportunity to travel the world both professionally and with my family.

I recently visited Nakhchivan with my children Troy and Tristan, with the support of the travel company “Natig Travel” and we were very pleased with it. Nakhchivan, one of the most spectacular places that we visited, is rich in natural beauty, ancient history and hospitality. Located between Turkey, Iran and Armenia, Nakhchivan is not only a cultural capital of Azerbaijan, but also entire Asia. The visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan can not be completed without travel to Nakhchivan. Nakhchivan is also known as the homeland of Prophet Noah. According to the legend, Noah’s ship sank during the world flood and struck magnificent Hachadagh in the area. Local people also claim that the salt mines here also confirm that the area was under water.

The healing center in the salt mines accepts guests from the near and distant countries with special air conditions. Once upon a time Nakhchivan was located at both the Salt Roads and the ancient Silk Road. UNESCO has proclaimed the silk production here as a cultural treasure.

The magnificent mountains, rivers, lakes and large valleys in Nakhchivan have witnessed the World Flood, and today they keep tracks of the past in an unusual way. The ancient Alinjagala on the top of the mountain, the elegant towers and Momuna Khatun tomb of the XII century full of romantic legends, palaces, mosques and religious sites, especially the Ashabi-Kahf sanctuary are some of the incredible treasures in Nakhchivan.

I must say that during my visit with my family, I was met with deep respect in Nakhchivan. But sometimes there are some points that I should mention. So, we talked to local people everywhere, shared information, witnessed their good relationships. It was so delightful to be met such wonderful welcome as a foreigner in a strange land.

The Japanese poet Ryunosuke Satoro said: “Research is the root of wisdom”. By visiting Nakhchivan, we have enriched our outlook, and we have learned that Nakhchivan is a cultural and natural pattern of the world we live in, as they say, we have witnessed it. We are grateful to “Natig Travel” and the people of Nakhchivan for their generosity and hospitality. We believe that, like Noah Prophet, who travelled here during his own time, if travelers who are interested in the area visit Nakhchivan, may change their minds about life.

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