Nij
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The largest Udi village in Azerbaijan. The Udi people are considered descendants of the Caucasian Albanians, and the village has a restored ancient church.
Nij village lies about 17 km west of Gabala and is the largest settlement of the Udi people. The Udi speak their own distinct Udi language and belong to the Albanian-Udi Church. They are regarded as descendants of the ancient Caucasian Albanians. The village preserves several old stone churches. Among them, the Jota Church was restored with support from Norwegian scholars and a foundation. A small ethnographic museum presents Udi culture. The village is shaded by dense trees and most households have orchards, offering a rural life different from that of the surrounding area. It suits a visit alongside the Chukhur Qabala site. To visit the churches, ask villagers to contact the keeper.
Opening hours
All day (church access depends on the caretaker)
Nearby sights
- Chukhur Qabala Archaeological Site & Gabala Archaeological Centre
- Savalan Winery (ASPI)
- Gabala Shooting Club
- Nohur Lake
- Gabaland
- Tufandag Mountain Resort
- Yeddi Gozel Waterfall
- Ivanovka