Exclusive Gobustan tour

Geographically, Gobustan District is one of the closest to the Capital metropolis neighborhood of Azerbajdzhan and situated on 90th klick of Baku-Shamakhi Road. The administrative sum of the district is an antediluvian city called Maraza. Not long ago, before 1990 (the year when Gobustan District was established) Maraza city was a constituent of Shamakhi District. From this mountainous terrain the land of ancient Shirvan takes its beginning. In the 8th-16th 100 one of lead res publica of Azerbajdzhan Republic - the country of Shirvanshahs with the capital in Shamakhi was located on the territory of ancient Shirvan. The word “Gobu” in Azerbaijani means “ravine”. By this toponym it becomes easy for us to understand what variety of landscape this area consists of – ravines, gullies, craggy canyon . It is very beautiful here in spring time – poppies, chamomiles, and irises blooming all around. There are numerous natural and historical monuments still continuing their existence from that time. The most peculiar and attractive sight for tourists are the cave labyrinths (kures) located in a canyon not far off the town in the village of Sunlu. The labyrinths introduce a natural galleries and grot system of rules . These galleries and grottos were artificially enlarged and shuffle suitable for housing in the Center Ages when Azerbaijan faced with internal power struggles and attacks of foreign invaders. Here you can also observe a unique natural phenomenon, which is called Aglayan Gaya ("Crying Stone "). According to a legend these are the tears of a mother mourning over her dusk sons-warrior . Another interesting sight near to Maraza is a mineral spring with brackish water, which is said to cure certain gastrointestinal diseases. However, Diri Baba grand mausoleum of 15th C is the most famous attractive feature of the district. The majestic monument is preserved in the surround of Maraza City. People of this land from ancient times were involved in the carpeting weaving business. Local carpe