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Sheki, a UNESCO World Heritage site ensconced in the forested Caucasus mountains in Azerbaijan, was once an important trading hub along the historic Silk Road.(Sonia Nazareth) A four-hour drive from ...

Our new series, 'Explore Azerbaijan' takes an in-depth look at the country's rich heritage and landscapes. In this first episode we discover two must-see locations along the ancient 'Silk Road': Sheki ...

Before Azerbaijan was famous for oil, it was a land of silk and spices. At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, bordered by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, it was an important thoroughfare ...