Aghdam, Former city capital in Aghdam District, Azerbaijan.
The city stands at the eastern foot of the Karabakh Range, featuring a central mosque with twin minarets that remained standing through conflicts.
Founded in 1701, Aghdam developed into a regional center until 1993 when Armenian forces captured it during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
The name Aghdam combines Azerbaijani words 'ağ' for white and 'dam' for house, reflecting the architectural elements of early structures.
Following its return to Azerbaijan in 2020, the government initiated reconstruction plans and opened the area to tourists in January 2022.
Between 1993 and 2020, the uninhabited city earned the name 'Caucasian Hiroshima' due to its completely ruined state.
Location: Aghdam District
Inception: 18 century
Elevation above the sea: 369 m
GPS coordinates: 39.98333,46.91667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
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