Arran, Historical region between Kura and Aras rivers, Azerbaijan
Arran is a historical region lying between the Kura and Aras rivers that covers the area of today's provinces of Beylagan, Imishli, and Sabirabad. The Mil and Mughan plains form the main landscapes of this space.
The area was the center of Caucasian Albania in ancient times before Arab invasions changed the region in the 8th century. This shift marked a turning point in the area's political and religious story.
The region was home to different peoples with their own languages and traditions before Islam spread through the area. This diversity shaped local customs and left marks in how settlements were built and organized.
Several medieval city centers mark the area, with Bardha'a originally being the main administrative city. Access to these places is through the modern provincial capitals that govern the region today.
After Mongol invasions, old city centers lost importance while Ganja became the new administrative hub. This shift shows how outside forces completely reshaped settlement patterns in the area.
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