Mount Goyazan

Mount Goyazan (Azerbaijani: Göyəzən dağı) is a mountain located 20 kilometres from the northwestern Qazakh District of Azerbaijan. It is located in the vicinity of the villages Abbasbeyli and Alpout, and rises 858 metres above sea level. Ruins of a Goyazan fortress from the 14th century were found near the mountain.[1][2][3][4] Mount Goyazan's geological origins are linked to volcanic activity around 60-65 million years ago. Its summit hosts the ruins of the 14th century Goyazan Fortress, and archaeological excavations have revealed remains of an Albanian Christian temple and necropolis, highlighting the site's Early Medieval significance. The mountain is part of the Avey State Historical and Cultural Reserve and is valued for archaeological, ecological, and adventure tourism, combining natural beauty with historical importance.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Goyazan fortress". Retrieved 2010-07-15.
  2. ^ "Western Route. Gazakh". Retrieved 2010-07-15.
  3. ^ "Gazakh District". Retrieved 2010-07-15.
  4. ^ "Goyazan Mountain". 30 March 2022.
  5. ^ ""If I Were a Tourist": Conquering the Sky, Mount Goyazan… VIDEO". azertag.az. Retrieved 2025-09-12.

See also

41°05′19″N 45°11′05″E / 41.08861°N 45.18472°E / 41.08861; 45.18472

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