رفتن به اعماق زمین: فرهنگ سلامت نخجوان را در عمق ۱۱۰متری زمین کشف کنید

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رفتن به اعماق زمین: فرهنگ سلامت نخجوان را در عمق ۱۱۰متری زمین کشف کنید  شگفتی‌های طبیعی منطقه‌ی نخجوان آذربایجان را کشف کنید؛ از یک مرکز سلامت زیرزمینی گرفته تا دریاچه‌ای در بلندای کوه‌ها.  با همکاری   لب بیشتر : http://parsi.euronews.com/2025/10/28/going-deep-discover-nakhchivans-health-culture-110-meters-deep-in-the-earth  مشترک شوید: یورونیوز به یازده زبان دیگر در دسترس شماست

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00:00I'm taking some time to reconnect in this episode of Around Azerbaijan.

00:07With myself and with nature.

00:09Come with me this weekend to Nakchivan

00:11to explore the region's health and wellness culture

00:14in some beautiful and unexpected places.

00:21Nakchivan is a unique place,

00:23an autonomous Azerbaijani republic wedged between Iran, Armenia and Turkey.

00:28The landscapes here are astounding,

00:30with imposing rock formations and formidable mountains

00:33that have inspired centuries of legend and folklore.

00:36Hiding beneath the surface of this arid land is a natural treasure.

00:40Dusdag Salt Caves, the largest health tourism facility in the region.

00:45I'm slowly descending 110 meters underground,

00:48and the temperature has already dropped significantly.

00:51It's a constant 18 degrees Celsius down here,

00:54perfect for escaping the summer heat.

00:56And the smell, it hits you right away.

00:58It's sharp, astringent.

00:59I never even realized salt had a smell.

01:03A former Soviet salt mine,

01:05the site now exists as a tourist attraction and sanatorium.

01:08People come from all over the world to treat respiratory issues

01:11from asthma to bronchitis.

01:13Head nurse Nurana is giving me a tour of the facilities.

01:28Tours are organized for everyone,

01:30but the beds are reserved for patients with a doctor's prescription.

01:33More than 70% are children.

01:35I strolled through the library,

01:54and admired the illustrations of animals a former patient sculpted directly into the walls of the cave.

02:07Before leaving Dusdag, I sat down for a drink in the cave's tea room,

02:11and a final moment of reflection.

02:13It's an oddly peaceful environment that feels light years away from the noise of the outside world.

02:23After finding inner peace deep underground,

02:25I'm reaching for new heights at my next stop.

02:28Lake Batabat is one of the most beautiful natural sites to visit in Nakchivan.

02:32It sits 2,500 meters above sea level,

02:35in the mountains of the Shabuz district.

02:38My guide today is Zayda from Nakchivan Travel.

02:41She knows this area better than almost anyone.

02:44Welcome to Batabat.

02:46Batabat is an attractively unusual upper valley,

02:49particularly a wooded area located in the northern part of the Nakchivan.

02:53People come here to actually have a picnic or a day out,

02:56and that's why we can say that we can choose here, these mountains.

03:00The site is popular with hikers.

03:04Zayda showed me some of the beautiful views Batabat is known for,

03:08like the quirky floating islands that skate around the lake untethered,

03:12and the Zor Bulag, a natural spring gurgling with pure icy cold water year-round.

03:18Each season brings something new to discover.

03:26There are medicinal plants and edible flowers all around the lake.

03:29In the spring and summer, you can forage for them with an expert guide.

03:32But all year round, you can buy them from little stalls like this one,

03:35which also sells fresh honey.

03:41Lake Batabat is also a popular picnic site for locals.

03:44Saida is taking me to a nearby village to buy some snacks so we can have our own.

03:49These are Azerbaijan traditional foods.

03:53It is called gutab.

03:55We are using sin daf and also different ingredients.

03:59We can use greens, herbal greens.

04:01We can see the meat and cheese.

04:03But now we are using some greens as mostly spinach and green onions.

04:09We put together quite the spread.

04:23Vegetable and meat kutab,

04:25fresh bread made in the tandir,

04:27pickled vegetables,

04:28and pastries stuffed with walnuts and onions.

04:31All Nakjivan specialties.

04:33And of course,

04:34no Azerbaijani meal would be complete without hot tea.

04:42My trip to Nakjivan has been a breath of fresh air,

04:44quite literally.

04:45From the top of these mountains

04:47to the depths of the Duzdug salt caves.

04:49It feels like a return to the essential.

04:51A chance to enjoy life stripped of all of its ornaments.

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