Chukhur Qabala Archaeological Site & Gabala Archaeological Centre
Çuxur Qəbələ
The ruins of Qabala, the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania, with visible city walls and gate remains. The archaeological center beside it displays excavated artifacts.
Chukhur Qabala lies about 15 km southwest of Gabala and was the capital of the ancient Caucasian Albanian kingdom. The city was in use for over a thousand years, and excavations have revealed city walls, gate foundations, residential areas and large quantities of pottery and coins. The newly built Gabala Archaeological Centre next to the site presents the history of the ancient city through display panels and artifacts, and there is also a museum hotel with an archaeological theme. The site is an open field, and in summer the surrounding lavender fields are popular with photographers. The archaeological center is usually closed on Mondays and charges a small entry fee, while the site itself can be explored freely. It must be reached by car or by a hired vehicle and can be combined with a visit to Nij village.
Opening hours
Archaeology center approx. 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays; site open all day
Nearby sights
- Nij
- Savalan Winery (ASPI)
- Gabala Shooting Club
- Nohur Lake
- Gabaland
- Yeddi Gozel Waterfall
- Tufandag Mountain Resort
- Ivanovka