A mountain village associated with the former Ilisu sultanate, with towers and historic domestic architecture.
Look at the village's historic buildings in their mountain setting rather than seeking only a single viewpoint. Towers, residential streets and a waterfall walk are separate parts of a visit with different access needs.
People live and work here. Respect private courtyards and arrange any workshop or home visits with the hosts.
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Ilisu historic village.
Location: Gakh District.
A mountain village associated with the former Ilisu sultanate, with towers and historic domestic architecture.
Look at the village's historic buildings in their mountain setting rather than seeking only a single viewpoint. Towers, residential streets and a waterfall walk are separate parts of a visit with different access needs.
People live and work here. Respect private courtyards and arrange any workshop or home visits with the hosts.
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as of 2026-10-31
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Original title: İlisu, Qakh, Azerbaijan.jpg
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Original title: ILiSU village - panoramio.jpg
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Original title: Historical storage house in Ilisu village.jpg
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Original title: Ulu məscid. İlisu kəndi, Qax.jpg
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Original title: Ulu məscid. İlisu kəndi, Qax.001.jpg
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Original title: Tarixi qala, Uludağ, Qax001.jpg
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Original title: Centre iLiSU village next old Mosque - panoramio.jpg
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Original title: ILiSU Village Homes - iLiSU kendi sekilleri 3 - panoramio.jpg
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