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What might be the largest completely Jewish town in the world outside of Israel now faces dwindling numbers and empty streets.

Azerbaijani ghost town, decaying after a war left it an armed forces buffer zone.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

Spring that emits water and fire at the same time is said to have remedial properties, and sparked its own religion.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

In the foothills of the lesser Caucasus, a centuries-old fortress still stands.

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

This largely abandoned village was home to a bustling mining community in the Soviet era.

One of the world's oldest, it provides a livelihood for the entire community.

This museum is dedicated to one of Russia's greatest explorers.

According to one story, this burial mound is made up of stones that represent the casualties of a major battle.

The origin of this sinisterly shaped forest is rooted in mystery.

Where you'll find anything but nothing.

Dedicated to a Bolshevik revolutionary, this museum is a true time capsule of the Soviet era.