The clip shows a unique journey through the captivating landscapes of the South Caucasus, navigating the region during the peak of renewed tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in 2023. Despite the added complexity of the geopolitical situation, my road trip promises to reveal the rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking scenery that defines the South Caucasus.

In late September 2023, I embarked on a 1000-kilometer journey through Azerbaijan by rental car, exploring its most remarkable destinations. Along the millennia-old Silk Road, I encountered delightful people and delved into a rich history.

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0:00 Intro
0:17 Map Road Trip
0:38 Baku
0:56 Heydar Alyev Center
1:30 Abseron Fire Temple (Ateshga)
1:48 Abseron Burning Mountain (Yanardag)
2:24 Petroleum Extraction
2:45 Qobustan (Diri Baba Mausoleum)
3:56 Samaxi (Soldier Memorial Cemetery)
4:40 The Conflict (Nagorno-Karabakh)
6:42 Juma Mosque
6:53 Ismayilli
7:44 Countryside Lahic
9:13 Lahic
11:00 Zarnava Hanging Bridge
11:17 Yeddi Gozel Waterfalls
12:14 Vandam
12:40 Gabala
12:47 Gabaland
14:36 On the way (Road to Sheki)
15:04 Sheki
15:28 Ilham Heydar Speech
15:49 Sheki Downtown (Caravanserai, Mosque, Sheki Khan Palace)
18:09 Kish
19:10 Albanian Church
19:33 On the way (Road to Ganja)
21:45 Ganja
24:00 Military Convoy and Glorification of Martyrs
25:15 Imamzadeh
25:45 Nizami
26:07 Göygöl / Helenendorf (German Settlement)
26:39 German Cemetery
27:04 On the way (Road to Gobustan)
27:44 Gobustan
28:04 Mud Volcanoes
30:00 Rock Art Cultural Landscape
31:12 Baku by Night

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Music:
1. "Whip" - Praz Khanal: 0:00 - 0:17
2. "Atmospheric Abstract Glitch" - Eugene Barduja: 0:18 - 0:35
3. "Stranger Things" - Music Unlimited: 0:36 - 3:05
4. "Qələbə" - Murad Arif: 4:40 - 5:41
5. "Azerbaijan 101" - Azerbaijan All Stars: 5:42 - 6:30
6. "Forest Lullaby" - Lesfm: 6:30 - 6:52
7. "Into the Night" - Praz Khanal: 9:11 - 11:01
8. "Action" - QubeSounds: 12:43 - 14:37
9. "Word" - Ddas: 16:55 - 17:43
10. "Country Rock" - Evgeni Razmanov: 19:34 - 21:03
11. "Dark Country" - Dark Country: 21:05 - 21:54
12. "Aggressive Sport Action" - Rockot: 25:14 - 27:03
13. "Spiky Wheels" - Eugene Barduja: 27:45 - 28:44
14. "Action" - Zakhar Dziubenko: 27:04 - 27:44
15. "Upbeat Sport" - StockStudio: 28:44 - 30:01
16. "Power Sport Extreme Trailer" - StockStudio: 30:00 - 31:02
17. "Pulsating Knockout" - Rockot: 31:12 - 31:56