Must-see places in Azerbaijan

Must-see places in Azerbaijan Yanar Dağ / Volcano Yanar Dag is located in the village of Mahammadi on the Absheron Peninsula. Yanar Dag, a place of eternal flames with natural gas, has been a state historical-cultural and nature reserve since 2007. “Yanar Dag” is also known as “Pilpila”, “Bozdag”, “Qaynarca” and others. Ateshgah Temple State […]

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TURKEY, Center of Meddah Art (Public storytelling)

The Art of the Meddah (Public Storytelling) may be described as the art of telling stories for the purpose of entertaining an audience with impersonations and animation. Those who practice this art are called meddah from metheden, the Arabic word for “one who praises”. The meddah sits on a chair while performing his art and does […]

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