Taghlar Cave

#63 among destinations in Azerbaijan

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The Taghlar cave is an archaeological site that was inhabited by prehistoric humans of the Mousterian culture during the Paleolithic. The cave is located in Azerbaijan, in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in the southern part of Boyuk Taghlar village, on the left banks of the Guruchay River. ()

Local name: Tağlar mağarası Coordinates: 39°36'17"N, 46°57'53"E

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Yukhari-KarabakhAzerbaijan

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Taghlar Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amaras Monastery, Azykh Cave, Gtichavank.

7.3 miNE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historic walking areas
Amaras Monastery
188 min walk • The Amaras Monastery is one of the oldest Christian worship sites in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, now located on the territory of Azerbaijan. This place bears witness to the long history of Christianity in the area, with its origins dating back to the 4th century.
1.6 miNE
Archaeological site
Azykh Cave
42 min walk • Azykh Cave, also referred to as Azokh Cave is a six-cave complex in Azerbaijan, known as a habitation site of prehistoric humans. It is situated near the formerly Armenian-majority village of Azykh in Khojavend District, part of Nagorno-Karabakh.
1.4 miSW
Monastery, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
Gtichavank
36 min walk • Gtichavank is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery, located near the village of Tugh in Azerbaijan, in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.