Yanar Dagh - Wikipedia
Yanar Dagh (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, lit. 'burning mountain') is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet 3 metres (9.8 ft) into the air from a thin, porous sandstone layer. [1][2]
Yanar Dağ (Fire Mountain) - Atlas Obscura
2012年5月29日 · Of the natural fires that burn today in Azerbaijan, Yanar Dağ is arguably the most impressive. A 10m long wall of fire, that never extinguishes, is burning continuously alongside the edge of...
Mountains of Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
Mountains of Azerbaijan cover approximately 60 percent of the country's land area. [1] [2] There are three mountain ranges in the territory of Azerbaijan, which are the Greater Caucasus, the Lesser Caucasus, and the Talysh Mountains. [3] The elevation of the central mountains of these three mountain ranges is approximately 1000–2000 meters ...
The Strange Land of Azerbaijan Has Been on Fire for 65 Years
Yanar Dag is often referred to as "Fire Mountain” and even though it’s more of a hill than a mountain, its 10 meter wall of fire is still an impressive sight. Local legend tells a tale of a careless shepherd who started the fire in the 1950s after heedlessly discarding a smoking matchstick.
Azerbaijan: Land Of Fire, An Ancient Cultural Heritage
2024年10月28日 · Explore Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire, with its ancient cultural heritage, including Zoroastrian fire temples, medieval architecture, and UNESCO-listed historic sites.
Eternal flame: How Azerbaijan became the ‘Land of Fire’ - CNN
2022年12月2日 · Azerbaijan is known as the “Land of Fire” for the naturally occurring fires that burn continuously on the Absheron Peninsula, most famously at Yanar Dag mountainside.
Azerbaijan.az
Samples of the ancient forest area are widespread in Talysh, the boreal type — in the highlands of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, in smaller numbers — in the lower mountain belt. The xerophytic, Caucasian, steppe, and desert types became widespread in the Kura-Araz lowland and in other lowland and foothill regions of the republic.
THE 10 BEST Azerbaijan Mountains to Visit (2025) - Tripadvisor
2024年9月24日 · The beautiful mountain views provide a perfect backdrop for relaxing walks through the village’s historic streets. Every moment here is a chance to reconnect with nature and history. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere—Saribash is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered!
Yanar Dag in Azerbaijan , Baku - ARISTOKRAT
Yanar Dag is a natural wonder located in the Absheron Peninsula near Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a hillside where natural gas seeps through the earth's surface, igniting perpetually burning flames. This mesmerizing phenomenon has intrigued visitors for centuries, serving as a symbol of Azerbaijan's geological richness and cultural heritage.
Azerbaijan: The Caucasus' 'Land of Fire' - BBC
2023年7月13日 · Some scholars believe that one of Azerbaijan's national icons, the 29m-tall Qız Qalası (Maiden's Tower) – a 12th-Century Unesco-inscribed monument set in Baku's historical Old City – could ...