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Explore Sahtaxti in Azerbaijan
Sahtaxti in the region of Nakhichevan is a town in Azerbaijan - some 263 mi or ( 424 km ) West of Baku , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sahtaxti is now 02:56 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baku " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Khaneh-ye Behdasht, Daylan Kandi, Jamalabad, Mosul, and Tabriz. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Khaneh-ye Behdasht . Where to go and what to see in Sahtaxti ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Poldasht County
Poldasht county is a county (Shahrestan) in West Azarbaijan province in north-western Iran. Its capital is the city of Poldasht. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 38,586, in 8,758 families. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Aras District. The county has one city: Poldasht. The historical Church of Saint Stephanos, in the village of Dare Sham, in the Gechlart area of Poldasht, draws tourists and the faithful from Iran and around the world.
Located at 39.35 45.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Battle of Avarayr
The Battle of Avarayr also known as Battle of Vartanantz, was fought on May 26, 451 AD on the Avarayr Plain in Vaspurakan, between the Armenian Army under Saint Vartan and Sassanid Persia. Although the Persians were victorious on the battlefield itself, the battle proved to be a major strategic victory for Armenians, as Avarayr paved way to the Nvarsak Treaty (484 AD), which affirmed Armenia's right to practice Christianity freely.
Located at 39.34 45.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Avarayr Plain
The Avarayr Plain is the location of the Battle of Avarayr in 451, and is described as being along the banks of the Ṭłmut River, apparently the Armeno-Persian frontier at that time. At the time, the Avarayr plain was part of the Armenian region of Vaspurakan. The plain is located today in northwestern Iran near the border with Nakhichevan.
Located at 39.34 45.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Garabaghlar Mausoleum
Mausoleum in Garabaghlar village – is a mausoleum located in Garabaghlar village of Sharur Rayon of Azerbaijan, about 30 kilometers far from the north-western part of Nakhchivan. The mausoleum, built in the first half of the 14th century is partially demolished and has a cylindrical form with twelve semicircular facets. The mausoleum, which has a circular form in the inner part, is 30 meters high.
Located at 39.42 45.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Danyeri
Danyeri (formerly, Yenikənd) is a municipality and village in the Sharur District of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 2,814.
Located at 39.50 45.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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