ancient ruins
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Over 6,000 ancient rock engravings and mud volcanoes on the shores of the Caspian Sea spanning 40,000 years of human history.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Baki, Azerbaijan · Asia
Qobustan is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sanqaçal, 11km from Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan.
Qobustan is a town located in Baki, Azerbaijan. With a population of 13,398, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Qobustan sits in Azerbaijan. It's in the Asia/Baku time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Qobustan to your route.
Qobustan (also, Gobustan, Duvannaya, Duvanny, Duvannyy, and Duyannaya) is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 14,470.
Qobustan 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. It is known forRead more
hosting thousands of rock engravings spread over 100 square km depicting hunting scenes, people, ships, constellations and animals. Its oldest petroglyphs date from the 38th millennium BC. In 2007, UNESCO included the 'Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape' in the World Heritage List. The Gobustan State Reserve was featured during the Thirty-third Session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
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Qobustan is located in Baki, Azerbaijan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.0824 latitude, 49.4121 longitude.
Qobustan has a population of approximately 13,398 people, making it a town in Azerbaijan.
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ancient ruins
Over 6,000 ancient rock engravings and mud volcanoes on the shores of the Caspian Sea spanning 40,000 years of human history.
5 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
Azerbaijan has nearly half the world's mud volcanoes, with hundreds of bubbling, oozing cones creating an otherworldly lunar landscape south of Baku.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO-listed walled medieval city within modern Baku featuring the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and atmospheric stone alleyways.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Three flame-shaped glass skyscrapers dominating the Baku skyline, covered in LED screens that display mesmerizing fire and flag animations at night.
48 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
A thrilling street circuit weaving through Baku's Old City with a 2.2 km straight along the Caspian Sea, producing unpredictable races.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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