Azerbaijan/Ilisu (Shepherds,sheep and dogs) Part 30

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Ilisu village:
357 km from Baku, 1600 m above sealevel
Famous for: Thermal springs, breathtaking nature of the Greater Caucasian mountains
Ilisu was a famous resort area during the Soviet times. The name of this village might come from “Ilig Su”, which means “warm water” due to its hot, mineral springs. Multiple sulfur springs are said to be around the village. Our driver and tour guide suggested taking us to one of the “hamams” but we decided not to visit other sight. Therefore, I cannot tell where it exactly is or how to get there. Additional attractions are the 19th century Galaja tower and a well preserved 18th century mosque. The ruins of the 16th century Sumuggala (Sumuq Qala) tower is the emblem of Ilisu and served as filming location for the Russian movie “Don’t be afraid, I am with you”.
The Ilisu Sultanate (late 16th century to 19th century) was noted for its autonomous governance system. It was inhabited by the Avars, Sakhurs, Ingiloys, Mugas (Azerbaijanis) and Lezghins. The Sultanate was established in 1563. The present-day village was the capital of the Ilisu Sultanate, which was part of the Jar-Balakan region.
In 1830 it is said that the last Ilisu Sultan Daniyal Bay was a brave man who resisted to surrender to the Russian army and even fought against them.
The Uludag resort complex in Ilisu village is a reasonably priced accommodation (25 - 30 AZN per night/per guest) with a picturesque view of the Caucasian Mountains. Guests of the resort are only a short hike away from a nearby waterfall.
Many local cab drivers usually park near the resort offering their services as tour guides. Make sure the driver is confident about how to get to the sights you want to see. If he hesitates or just offers to take you to a place with a “nice view” ask somebody else.Wikipedia