Immersion in the history of Absheron: repeat the route of Emperor Alexander 3 (Ateshgah, Yanardag, Myardakan)

The visit of Emperor Alexander 3 to the Black City.

We will follow the route along which the Great Emperor Alexander 3 passed in 1888. On the second day of his visit, he visited the Black City and the Nobel Brothers businesses, where he strolled unguarded. On the third day, the emperor went to the place of oil production, met with major oil producers, who installed two tents for the arrival of the tsar: in the classical European and Oriental style. Nearby, oil fountains were installed, which beat directly from drilling wells. We will visit the village of Balakhany, where the first oil refinery in the Caucasus was built, and where the above events took place. You can also see the oil rigs. You can stop here and come to one of them. Touch a drop of oil falling from the tap - tell your friends that you were holding real "black gold" in your hands!

Wonders of the Azerbaijani land.

It is best to visit Mount Yanardag in the evening. You will see an amazing sight: a fire erupts directly from the earth. Many centuries ago, such a natural phenomenon could be found in different parts of Azerbaijan. Despite a fairly simple scientific explanation of this natural phenomenon, many legends have been written about Yanardag. I will tell you why Azerbaijanis guard the Burning Mountain so reverently and since ancient times it has been worshipped as a religious shrine. There is an observation deck on the mountain, which offers a magnificent view of the whole of Baku.

Ateshgah is an ancient symbol of Azerbaijan.

During the tour, we will visit a temple built on the site of natural gas exit from the ground, so there is always a fire here. The inextinguishable flame was associated with the divine sign. To the temple of the Eternal Fire, pilgrims from all over the world sought. There was a time when, as a result of the shift of the earth layers, the gas output was blocked. People took this event as a bad sign, the temple was empty. Only in the 20th century, the unique structure, in the history of which there are many secrets and mysteries, was restored and received the status of a museum complex. Visitors to the Ateshgah temple feel the magical aura of the place. I will tell you the history of the temple, hold the exhibitions organized on the territory of the complex.

A walk through Yesenin places.

Although Alexander 3 did not visit Myardakyan, being near this ancient village, we will visit the dacha of a large Baku oil producer Murtuza Mukhtarov. The millionaire was a philanthropist and innovator, so he built the villa in the best traditions of the garden architecture of the Middle East. After his tragic death in 1920, the Mardakyan arboretum was discovered in this territory. Here grow relict trees, exotic plants imported from around the world, there is a small zoo, where children love to go. This is where the Yesenin House Museum is located. The poet wanted to go to Persia, but the way there was closed for him. Friends brought him to Mardakyan, to which he immediately attached everything to his soul. Here he wrote several of his famous poems.

Visiting an Azerbaijani healer.

The fame of the Azerbaijani healer Mir Movsum-ag survived him for several centuries. He healed hundreds of sick people, never paying attention to whether a man was poor or rich or what faith he was. For his unselfishness and miraculous power Mir Movsum-aga has earned national love and reverence. On the day of his death in 1950, the whole country bowed its heads in mourning. At the burial site of the healer, a very beautiful, majestic mosque was built exclusively for the money of parishioners. For cladding and interior decoration, “noble” materials were chosen: marble, ceramics, mirror mosaics. It fascinates with its luxurious decoration and positive energy. During her visit, I will tell some amazing stories about how suddenly the power of this man appeared, for what actions his name forever entered the history of the country. You will learn the techniques of the ancient healers of the Chapcha, see how the ancient ritual of Childag is carried out, which relieves diseases and stress.

Secrets of the Old Fortress

Just imagine, the fortress, built in 1187, has survived to this day. Visiting Mardakyan Castle, you will learn a lot of interesting information about the heroic history of this building. It was built for defensive purposes, has an unusual quadrangular shape for the architecture of the East. Walking in the courtyard, surrounded by high walls, comes a feeling of complete peace and security. Surely this is how the women and children who hid behind these walls during the medieval wars felt. During the tour, I will tell you what secrets the Mardakyan Castle hides, how the people who remained in it managed to hold a siege for months. A separate story is about a man who, at the call of his heart, became the Guardian of the fortress in our time.

On unknown paths.

The place we will visit at the end of the tour, few people know. Only the old villagers know about him. I will show you the cave, which housed the camp of the famous rebel and people's protector Stepan Razin. There are many stories and stories associated with this place, but decide for yourself how true they are.

A dinner party.

It is known that Emperor Alexander 3 was unpretentious in food. During the ceremonial dinner in the house of the governor of the king revered cakes, veal with a side dish and cold goose liver.

Although we will not be able to taste dishes, drinks and pastries from the “royal” menu, you will find a fish feast on the shore of the Caspian Sea.

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