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Gobustan

Gobustan (Qobustan) is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Gobustan is best known for being the home to the famous rock petroglyphs and mud volcanoes.
The area has been settled since the 8th millennium BC. The famouse petroglyphs date from the 12th century BC.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gobustan Town
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Gobustan Ruins / Horseman
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Gobustan Ruins / Ship and hunters
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Gobustan Ruins / Dancing
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Gobustan Ruins / Ancient vessels to collect and save rain water and cook diary food
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Gobustan Ruins / Burail mound
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Gobustan Ruins / Animals
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Masalli / At a restaurant
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Azerbaijan

Baku 1997/8
Baku 2009
Gobustan