DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/44/57-60
Ulker Hasanzadeh
Nakhchivan State University
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7869-1106
ulker.hasanzade89@gmail.com
Historical-Cultural Tourism in Nakhchivan: Keeping the Heritage Alive
Abstract
Tourism is one of the areas that has multifaceted development directions and attracts the most attention in the modern era. At the same time, it influences the formation of interstate relations and socio-economic development.
Socio-economic development, high living standards, stability and successful implementation of adopted state programs have ensured the development of tourism in all fields of Nakhchivan. The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, being one of the oldest settlements in Azerbaijan, has great potential in terms of tourism with its rich historical and cultural heritage. Monuments, religious shrines, architectural examples and museums located in the region turn Nakhchivan into a historical and cultural tourism center. Nakhchivan is one of the interesting and unique places for both local and foreign tourists in terms of historical and cultural tourism. Here, the traces of the past are well preserved and transported to the present day, offering a rich tourism experience both scientifically and aesthetically.
Keywords: Nakhchivan, tourist, historical and cultural monument, Alinja Fortress, Gamigaya monuments