The ancient town of Shamakhi is situated at 800 m. over the sea level height on the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus. Founded in the 6th century A.D., city became the capital of the rulers of the influential and powerful principality of Shirvan. Despite numerous earthquakes - one of the most dramatic took place in Pirguli in 1902, an important number of historical monuments has remained intact, such as Juma (Friday) - mosque which dates from the century, the Yeddi Gumbez ("Seven Domes") mausoleum built in 1402, and the ruins of the fortress of Gulistan which go back to the 11th and the 12th century. For a long time, Shamakhi was one of the most important stopovers on the Silk Road. The natural environment of the Shamakhi district is rich in forest and meadows and has a mild and pleasant climate. .