Baku

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. It is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, the southern side of the Abşeron Peninsula, and around the curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The bay is sheltered by the islands of the Baku Archipelago and holds the Caspian's prominent harbour, while the Abşeron Peninsula offers protection from northerly winds.

The name Baku is a contraction of the Persian bad kube, meaning blown upon by mountain winds. The city derives its prominence from its oil industry and administrative functions. In 3500 BC, Baku was originally made mention of in The Book of the Dead by the Egyptian Pharaoh Minesan. Its ancient age is also evidenced in stone carvings that date back to 12,000 years, including archeological excavations.

Another vital piece of evidence references, a stone carving made by August Guy Octavio, reflecting the stationing of a military camp beneath the rule of the Roman emperors Pompey, as well as Lucius near Baku which is 40 km to the south, with the intention of seizing the southern Caucasus in the 1st century BC. As a result, Baku is almost 5,500 years old.