• Guba-Khachmaz Region - Travel to the northern capital of Azerbaijan, Guba. Upon arrival, visit the Jewish Settlement. Across the Kudyal River from Guba lies Red Town, the largest Mountain Jewish settlement in the former Soviet Union. Red Town is unique as the only entirely Jewish settlement outside of Israel and the United States, and it is the last surviving shtetl.

Mountain Jews have resided in the Caucasus for thousands of years, with various communities and resettlements. They practice a distinct form of Judaism that blends the Old Testament with other traditional customs and a touch of mysticism. Their language, Judeo-Tat or Juhuri, belongs to the Persian language family. Historically, Jewish communities existed in Persia, but after their settlements were destroyed by Nader Shah in the 18th century, many Jews sought new places to settle.

• State Historical, Architectural and Ethnographic Reserve Khinalig - Journey to Khinalig village, located 65 km from the center of Guba, in one of Azerbaijan’s northern regions. This ancient mountain village is designated as a state historical-architectural and ethnographic reserve, earning it the reputation of an open-air museum. The village maintains its traditional lifestyle and unique architecture. The locals speak a distinctive language, attracting ethnologists from around the globe. Tourists visit Khinalig to experience the warm hospitality of the locals and to admire the stunning mountain landscapes beneath the vast starry sky.

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Journey to Guba. Begin with a visit to Beshbarmaq Mountain, a revered site and a favorite spot for locals. Next, explore the Juma Guba mosque, the historic bathhouses, and the Jewish Quarter Krasnaya Sloboda, also known as the “Red Settlement.” Continue to the Guba Genocide Memorial Complex.

Proceed to Khinalig village, situated at an elevation of 2100-2200 meters above sea level. Legend has it that this area is linked to Noah. It is said that upon seeing this high and level land, Noah anchored and instructed everyone to disembark from the Ark. The village comprises approximately 380 homes, each aged between 200-300 years. Due to the steep slopes, the houses are constructed in close proximity, with the roof of one serving as the courtyard for the one above. The residents belong to one of the Albanian tribes and speak a unique language. Khinalig village is renowned not only for its rich traditions but also for reported sightings of Bigfoot.

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