Stepanakert

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Stepanakert, Regional center in Nagorno-Karabakh region, Azerbaijan.

The city stands at 813 meters elevation on the Karabakh plateau, featuring numerous stone buildings and a central square with administrative structures.

Established as Khankendi in 1847 by Russian authorities, the settlement became Stepanakert in 1923 to honor Armenian revolutionary Stepan Shahumian.

The Vahram Papazyan Drama Theater presents regional performances while local museums display artifacts from the Caucasus region throughout different periods.

Transportation within the city relies on unmetered taxis and local buses, requiring fare negotiations before travel through the main streets.

The Museum to the Memory of Perished Azatamartiks contains letters, photographs, and items from regional conflicts, documenting local historical events.

Location: Azerbaijan

Elevation above the sea: 813 m

GPS coordinates: 39.81528,46.75194

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32

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