Lahic and Sheki, Azerbaijan

War Scenes Painting at Khan's Palace- Sheki, Azerbaijan

The warrior on the right looks left out without his own head on a spear. ..War scenes, some of them brutal, line the walls of one of the rooms in the Khan's Palace in Shaki. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Caravanserai Hotel - Sheki, Azerbaijan

The renovated Caravanserai in Shaki is the accommodation of choice. Popular with locals and expats alike. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Vendor Near Khan's Palace - Sheki, Azerbaijan

This vendor leading up to the Khan's Palace in Shaki couldn't understand how we could possibly pass up a chance at shooting a bow and arrow. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Khan's Palace Painting - Sheki, Azerbaijan

This painting inside the Khan's Palace in Shaki bears a distinct likeness to Sonny and Cher, doesn't it? Read about our visit to Shaki.

Khan's Palace Mosaic Windows - Sheki, Azerbaijan

Shebeke windows are made from fragments of colored glass and wooden crosspieces. They add color and beauty to the rooms at the Khan's Palace in Shaki. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Colorful Paintings at Khan's Palace - Sheki, Azerbaijan

Elaborately decorated with painted scenes like this at every turn, the inside of the Khan's Palace in Shaki is beautiful, but a bit overwhelming to the senses at first glance. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Rose-cutter - Sheki, Azerbaijan

Dan makes a new friend of the rose cutter in Shaki. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Rose-lovers - Shaki, Azerbaijan

These two women live across the road from each other in Shaki and compete for the best rose garden in town...They each cut a bunch of roses and presented them to Audrey as an elaborate bouquet. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Sidewalk Backgammon - Ismaili, Azerbaijan

Backgammon is a common site in the markets of Azerbaijan. The cap worn by the man on the left is common in the Azerbaijani region stretching from Shaki to Lahic. Read about Azerbaijani food and the rest of our visit to Azerbaijan.

Knockers for Male and Female - Kish, Azerbaijan

In the village of Kish, just outside of Shaki, doors are traditionally equipped with two knockers - a larger one for male visitors and a smaller one for female visitors. This apparently allows the hosts to know who is coming and who should answer the door. ..When we asked what happens when a female uses the male knocker, the woman looked at us incomprehensibly, like that could never happen. Guess Kish isn't into practical jokes... Read about our visit to Shaki.

A Beautiful Rose - Sheki, Azerbaijan

...is still a beautiful rose. When we expressed interest in roses, a family invited us into their garden to admire all their varieties and join them for tea and rose jam. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Two Young Girls - Shaki, Azerbaijan

Two girls draw our attention in Shaki. Read about our visit to Shaki.

Big Hat, Carrying Goodies - Lahic, Azerbaijan

This man met our bus from Ismaili and picked up goods from one of the passengers. Here, he is taking his stash home over the bridge at the far end of the village. © UncorneredMarket.com Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Woman Getting Water from a Spring - Lahic, Azerbaijan

A woman collects water from a spring in Lahic. This style of metal water container is called a jujum. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Lahic Elder - Lahic, Azerbaijan

One of Lahic's denizens casts a discerning eye our way. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Village of Lahic, Azerbaijan

The village of Lahic sits in the Girdmanchay valley between Ismaili and Shamakha. Originally founded by Persians, the local dialect still has a Persian twist to it. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Men Chatting - Lahic, Azerbaijan

Men engaged in a roadside chat compose a typical scene in Lahic, where time seems to pass very slowly. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Boys in Lahic, Azerbaijan

A group of boys show their cool in the village of Lahic. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Mother and Daughter - Lahic, Azerbaijan

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Horse Tied Up with Decoration - Lahic, Azerbaijan

Even the horses of Lahic are well decorated. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Laughing Little Girl - Lahic, Azerbaijan

This little girl at our home stay was shy at first....then she took to us and ran circles around us, literally. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Elegant Silver Jewelry - Lahic, Azerbaijan

Lahic is known for its metal craftsman who forge everything from horse harnesses to elegant jewelry. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.

Little Girls of Lahic - Lahic, Azerbaijan

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Handicrafts on Streets of Lahic, Azerbaijan

A sample glance of the handicrafts available on the main street of Lahic. Read about visit to Lahic in Azerbaijan.