Shaki, Azerbaijan
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Shaki (Azerbaijani: Şəki) is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, surrounded by the district of the same name. It is located in the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 240 km (150 mi) from Baku. As of 2020, it has a population of 68,400.[2] The center of the city and the Palace of Shaki Khans were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 because of their unique architecture and history as an important trading center along the Silk Road.[3]
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Shaki
Şəki | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 41°11′31″N 47°10′14″E | |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Region | Shaki-Zagatala |
Government | |
• Governor | Elkhan Usubov |
Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 68,400 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
Postcode | 5500 |
Website | sheki-ih |
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Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Criteria ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Criteria | Cultural: ii, v |
Reference | 1549rev |
Inscription | 2019 (43rd Session) |
Area | 120.5 ha |
Buffer zone | 146 ha |
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