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Shusha (Azerbaijani: Şuşa, (listen) ⓘ) or Shushi (Armenian: Շուշի) is a city in Azerbaijan, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Situated at an altitude of 1,400–1,800 metres (4,600–5,900 ft) in the Karabakh mountains, the city was a mountain resort in the Soviet era.
Shusha District (Azerbaijani: Şuşa rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the west of the country and belongs to the Karabakh Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Khojaly, Lachin, and Khojavend. Its capital and largest city is Shusha. As of 2020, the district had a nominal population of 34,700. [2]
The Battle of Shusha [d] (Azerbaijani: Şuşa döyüşü or Şuşa uğrunda döyüş; Armenian: Շուշիի ճակատամարտ, romanized: Shushii chakatamart) [41] [42] was the final and decisive battle of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, fought between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh, militarily ...
With its stunning setting atop a mountain in Karabakh as well as its immense literary, musical and carpet-weaving heritage, Shusha is a place where nature and culture combine perfectly.
Oct 29, 2023 · Shusha, also known as Shushi, is a historic city located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and beautiful landscapes. Here are some key details and tips for visiting Shusha:
Covering 20% of the area of Shusha District, it once featured ancient oak, elm and pistachio trees, carpet-like meadows and murmuring springs, earning it the title of a natural wonder. In 2021, restoration of Topkhana Forest began, with oak, hornbeam and hackberry trees being planted.
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Sep 12, 2022 · Known as Shushi to the Armenians who called it home, and Shusha to the Azerbaijanis who now control it, the cliffside city of a few thousand people has changed hands many times over the course of...
