Azerbaijan, Gobustan – Mud Volcanoes

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Azerbaijan, Gobustan – Mud Volcanoes

Azerbaijan
Duration

1 day

Tour type

city and historical places

Difficulty level

Easy

Group size

6-12

Languages

Azerbaijani, English

Overview

Azerbaijan is a leader in the world in terms of the number of mud volcanoes. It is impossible to feel the uniqueness of this interesting natural phenomenon without seeing it live. There are many mud volcanoes near Baku, considered one of the most unique natural phenomena in the world. Mud volcanoes are recognized by their frothy and sometimes eruptive appearance. Approximately 400 mud volcanoes have been recorded in our country. Although their size is smaller than regular volcanoes, they erupt more frequently. The diameter of mud volcanoes is maximum approximately 10 meters, and their height is up to 400 meters (the largest mud volcanoes in the world - Big Kanizadag and Toragay are located in Azerbaijan). Gobustan is one of the most famous must-see places in Azerbaijan and attracts over 1000 tourists annually. The rocks of Gobustan depict scenes of human, animal, collective labor, boat, combat, and hunting. The oldest rock art, created by carving, rubbing, engraving, and painting techniques, dates back to the prehistoric period of the 8th millennium BCE. The Roman inscription on the rocks dates back to the years 81-96 AD and consists of six lines. This indicates that the 12th Roman legion was present here during the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian.

Responsibilities and additions
  • The tour program specifies the duration requirement.
  • The tour guide reserves the right to make changes and cancel the tour program due to weather conditions, public events, and any unforeseen circumstances.
  • For one-day hikes, a 50% refund will be given to cancellations made 3 days before, while no refund will be provided for cancellations made 1 day before.
Highlight
  • Explore Baku and its surroundings on this one-day tour.
  • Visit Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, and more.
  • Learn about the history of each landscape from your guide.
  • Enjoy complimentary transportation to and from your hotel.
  • Meet new people from around the world on the tour.
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