Naftalan, Health resort city in central Azerbaijan.
The city contains several medical facilities and treatment centers offering therapeutic oil baths in specialized tubs filled with naphthalene-rich petroleum.
German engineer Jaeger established the first industrial production of medicinal Naftalan oil in the late 19th century after studying local healing practices.
The city maintains two cultural centers, a museum dedicated to oil history, a music school, and four parks that showcase regional traditions.
Naftalan lies 330 kilometers west of Baku, 50 kilometers from Ganja, and operates specialized health resorts that accommodate international visitors.
The region produces the world's only therapeutic crude oil, which contains specific chemical compounds used to treat over 70 different medical conditions.
Location: Azerbaijan
Inception: April 28, 1967
Elevation above the sea: 251 m
Website: https://vnaftalan.com
GPS coordinates: 40.50583,46.81917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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