Zengezur National Park

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Zengezur National Park, National park in Ordubad District, Azerbaijan.

The mountainous terrain of Zengezur National Park spans 42,797 hectares across the Ordubad District, featuring numerous rivers and diverse geological formations.

The area gained protected status in 2003 as Ordubad National Park and received its current name in 2009 following a substantial expansion of territory.

The park holds several ancient monuments including Alinja fortress and Gamigaya petroglyphs, which represent the historical heritage of the Nakhchivan region.

Visitors need an official authorization letter from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources before entering the protected grounds.

The park houses 217 bird species and 77 rare plant varieties, with 39 plant species listed in Azerbaijan's Red Book of endangered flora.

Location: Ordubad District

Inception: 2004

Elevation above the sea: 1,692 m

GPS coordinates: 39.16220,45.92970

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:41

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