Four Absheron Treasures Tour will help you look at history of Azerbaijan in a different way. Take a look at the rock paintings of primitive people, learn in detail about the useful properties of mud volcanoes, get more information about the connection of this region with fire and Zoroastrianism together with our accredited guides.
- Gobustan Rock Art - The 4 Absheron Treasures Tour typically begins at 9:30 AM with guest pickups from their locations in Baku.
The interactive museum.
Here, you can delve into the extensive collection of petroglyphs, the natural environment of Gobustan, its population, cultural evolution, and archaeological expeditions in the area.
With touch screens and special 3D panoramas, the museum offers a glimpse into life 5,000 to 20,000 years ago. The museum’s rooms house a diverse array of historical exhibits dating from around the 4th to 2nd millennium BC.
The open-air museum.
Next, our guide will lead you to the Gobustan rocks, where you can witness over 6,000 rock drawings and caves firsthand. Petroglyphs from various eras, discovered by scientists in the 1930s, provide insights into ancient people’s lives, their worldview, customs, and traditions.
- Mud Volcanoes - The 4 Absheron Treasures Tour typically begins at 9:30 AM with guest pickups from their locations in Baku.
The interactive museum.
Here, you can delve into the extensive collection of petroglyphs, the natural environment of Gobustan, its population, cultural evolution, and archaeological expeditions in the area.
With touch screens and special 3D panoramas, the museum offers a glimpse into life 5,000 to 20,000 years ago. The museum’s rooms house a diverse array of historical exhibits dating from around the 4th to 2nd millennium BC.
The open-air museum.
Next, our guide will lead you to the Gobustan rocks, where you can witness over 6,000 rock drawings and caves firsthand. Petroglyphs from various eras, discovered by scientists in the 1930s, provide insights into ancient people’s lives, their worldview, customs, and traditions.
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Ateshgah - Fire Temple - Ateshgah of Baku.
Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the Fire Temple of Baku served as a place of worship for Hindus and Zoroastrians. The earliest mention of this temple dates back to the 7th century AD.
Here, you can explore numerous cells of fire worshippers and a large collection of historical artifacts (cookware, stone slabs with inscriptions, clothing elements) uncovered during archaeological digs. -
Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve - Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve.
Yanardag is a natural gas flame that has been continuously burning since ancient times on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula near Baku. The term “Yanardag” translates to “Burning Mountain.”
Even today, pilgrims from Iran and India visit this sacred burning mountain.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Fountain Square.
- Accredited tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Ticket fees (USD 23)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
