Lalatapa, Strategic hill in Jabrayil District, Azerbaijan
Lalatapa is a hill in Jabrayil District rising 271 meters above sea level, positioned northwest of Çocuq Mərcanlı. The elevation provides views across the surrounding settlements and landscape of the region.
Archaeological digs in 2019 uncovered a Neolithic settlement dating to the sixth millennium BC at this location. The findings show that early inhabitants constructed monumental structures and lived in organized groups at this hill.
The site holds ancient burial grounds with jewelry crafted from glass, stone, malachite, and bone, revealing what materials early inhabitants of the region valued and worked with.
Access to the hill requires coordination with local authorities as the area lies in a previously contested region of Azerbaijan. Visitors should confirm current conditions and receive necessary clearance before planning a visit.
Among the archaeological findings is a round structure measuring 3.3 meters across with multiple internal levels, beneath which lay the remains of a child. This discovery suggests that people of all ages inhabited and used this location.
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