Sheki

States: Azerbaijan
Category: Cultural
Year: 2019
Region: Europe & North America
Coordinates: 41.2033333333, 47.1875
Last Visited: Not visited yet
UNESCO ID: 1549
WH Site: 1549

The Historic Centre of Sheki, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Azerbaijan, recognized in 2019, is a well-preserved Silk Road city that flourished from the 18th to 19th centuries. Centered around the Khan’s Palace with its vibrant stained-glass shebeke windows, it features stone houses, caravanserais, and bazaars reflecting Caucasian and Persian influences. Nestled in a scenic valley, Sheki’s intact urban fabric showcases Azerbaijan’s rich architectural heritage and its role as a thriving trade and craft hub in the Caucasus.

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