Gobustan National Park Museum

4.8

180 ratings

Rate this place

Level 3 Local Expert

A wonderful museum modern and informative. Best place to start your Tour since is about the first inhabitants of Absheron peninsula

Irina Irina

Level 12 Local Expert

Very interesting historical place. We have visited interactive new museum.

Екатерина

Level 16 Local Expert

It's just a delight! Especially if you are inspired and interested in antiquities :) But here's what's important: it's better to take an individual or mini-tour from Baku in the afternoon, when the main flow of tourists (and the heat!) It's already subsiding, otherwise it will be agony. And in the evening, you can explore everything without crowds and haste. During the winter season (and the end of April is still considered the winter season), the museum is open, it seems, until 17, but you can walk a little longer on the rock terraces with drawings, there are explanations in Russian, in general it is impressive, beautiful, interesting

See original · Русский

Ирина Забаранкова

Level 28 Local Expert

Historical and artistic Reserve and museum, included in the UNESCO Heritage List. The reserve has more than 6 thousand ancient petroglyphs, which are more than 40 thousand years old. The museum, which is located at the entrance to the reserve, has several halls, is equipped with touch screens, multimedia programs. The cost of visiting for foreigners is 10 manats, the reserve is open from 10:00 to 28:00, the exposition is open until 17:00. The tour costs 25 manats. There is also an observation deck and a cafe on site.

See original · Русский

Машенька Макарова

Level 9 Local Expert

A unique historical place. It is necessary to take a guide who will tell you about the life of our ancestors and their way of life. The museum is modern, small, the area of the stone park where you can walk is also small, but with a guide the tour turns into an exciting adventure! The souvenirs in the museum are beautiful, but everything is very expensive, we didn't buy anything for ourselves :(In general, very positive emotions remained from visiting this place, I recommend it!

See original · Русский

Андрей А.

Level 30 Local Expert

Mountains are always beautiful, and mountains with a history are doubly so! Our Neolithic ancestors settled here on the rocks scattered by earthquakes. In their spare time, they hollowed out drawings on the stones. There are also domestic animals, buffaloes, even dogs, and wild deer, wolves, wild boars. Pregnant women, hunters, shamans, dancing men... What they just did not depict. And what gorgeous views open from these mountains, that's something. You can see the prison below, our guide said it was for "lifers". I can say with confidence that it is necessary to go here, an interesting place.

See original · Русский

Alexandra

Level 10 Local Expert

Beautiful place, worth a visit, breathtaking views. Be careful with the guides and helpers. You can get to and visit the park on your own and much cheaper.

See original · Русский

Александр

Level 19 Local Expert

A very interesting attraction that is definitely worth a visit. Part of the exposition is located in the pavilion, part is large in the open air. Actually, the rock paintings themselves. There is a very unusual and beautiful rocky landscape around. It is determined that it is recommended to visit.

See original · Русский

Марьяна Камешкова

Level 14 Local Expert

An amazing place! In the middle of the desert there are huge rocks, rocks, crevices. The ancient drawings are very impressive. Such an important and accessible historical place. I really liked it, especially with a guide.

See original · Русский

Светлана Игоревна

Level 3 Movie Critic

An interesting place. The main thing is to be there with the right guide, if a person with understanding - an interesting and informative visit turns out. The places are beautiful and the photos are atmospheric 👍🏻

See original · Русский

Ярослав Немировский

Level 7 Local Expert

The place is interesting for both adults and children. Everything is in the open air, so it's better to go in good weather. There are many petroglyphs, they are clearly visible. There is a cafe, delicious tortillas are made right there. The museum is small. Not far from the museum there is a fenced inscription left by a Roman legionary. On the way here or on the way back, you can immediately stop at the mud volcanoes, they are very close. The child liked them more.

See original · Русский

Владислав Романов

Level 16 Local Expert

You can touch the ancient history here. Rock carvings, ancient human sites, an interesting exposition in the museum. Admission is 19 manats (August 24). It is better not to go with the group - it is long and tedious. We rented a car, drove around the whole area within 50 km from Baku in a day. We spent an hour and a half on this landmark. It would have been much longer with the band. There are also a lot of Chinese tourists in large groups. It's worth a visit, but not wow).

See original · Русский

Sir David Hoffman

Level 17 Local Expert

It's not just mountains, it's something majestic and grandiose. When the guide said that we would be at the top of the mountain, I did not believe it, I decided that it was just a joke) when we climbed to the top of the mountain and 15 km of the surrounding area, or even more, opened up before us, even 6-year-old children did not want to leave the mountain. It's just something incomparable!

See original · Русский

Анна

Level 8 Local Expert

The place is of course unique and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. but the tour itself is incredibly boring. The park is very small, you can not climb the cliffs. They will show literally 4-5 drawings. There is a micro-museum on site. But because of the huge number of groups, people crowd the veutri, and the guides shout over each other. It's not worth your money and time at all

See original · Русский

Ольга Сенькова

Level 6 Local Expert

It's an interesting place, but you need to travel with a good guide. Watch and listen. The prison and UNESCO are all nearby.

See original · Русский

Илья Бондарчук

Level 16 Local Expert

The road over the bumps turned out to be even more interesting than the reserve itself) but in general, it's definitely worth a trip there

See original · Русский

Муу Кис ми

Level 14 Local Expert

It's very beautiful and informative! The downside is that there are a lot of Pakistanis and Hindus.

See original · Русский

Ирина

Level 12 Local Expert

An amazing place, about 60 km from Baku. Many drawings of ancient people can be seen on the rocks of the Gobustan Reserve. These are images of people, animals (wild goats, gazelles, horses), birds. The petroglyphs are impressive. And what are the views of the valley and the Caspian Sea. Do not miss the musical instrument of ancient people - gavaldash, if you tap on this flat stone with small stones, you can extract different sounds. Interesting and informative. One of the mandatory places when traveling in hospitable Azerbaijan.

See original · Русский

Ирина Д.

Level 16 Local Expert

We were with a guide, he told us about the significance of petroglyphs, the first musical instrument of Azerbaijan, a place for collecting water and a place of sacrifice. There is an interactive museum.

See original · Русский

Алексей Назаров

Level 14 Local Expert

A must-visit. You will not find a return taxi under any circumstances. Only the police can help

See original · Русский

Александр Соломатин

Level 14 Local Expert

This place is worth a visit, but there are a lot of people. I do not advise spending a lot of time on the museum itself in the building, you can run quickly and immediately go to the park. The cost is 10 manats per person, and also if you need a guide, then the guide costs 10 manats. The guide needs to be taken to the reserve in his car. There is also a souvenir shop in the museum, we bought a plate and a magnet for friends there as a gift, the prices for souvenirs are normal, it even seems cheaper to us than in Baku.

See original · Русский

Ruslan

Level 15 Local Expert

An interesting place considering that ancient rock carvings are really represented there. It is not surprising that the museum consists of 2 parts. The main thing is at the bottom, where you buy tickets, and the drawings themselves are at the top on the rocks, you need to go. 30 minutes on foot. But there is no transfer.

See original · Русский

Анастасия С.

Level 20 Local Expert

A magical place, we are happy that we were able to visit it. The guide quickly and clearly told and showed everything. The children especially liked the modern museum .

See original · Русский

а а.

Level 24 Local Expert

Ancient petroglyphs, a UNESCO monument, are a pleasure to visit for lovers of antiquity! The open-air exposition itself is small, taking your time, you can explore everything in about half an hour, but you need to take a guide who would show you exactly where the images are. You may not notice everything on your own. I definitely recommend it!

See original · Русский

Максим

Level 30 Local Expert

A nice, small interactive museum telling about the history of the area.

See original · Русский

Анастасия Иванова

Level 9 Local Expert

The place is very beautiful! But it is worth considering that tourism is not particularly developed here. We decided to take a taxi to the park. It turns out that taxis are not particularly allowed inside because of the prison nearby. Therefore, I advise you to find a taxi driver in advance who will take you to the reserve and then take you back.

See original · Русский

Елена Петрова

Level 30 Local Expert

The cosmic scale of the "edge of ravines" (as Gobustan is translated) and the grandeur of the mountain landscape – with an excellent panorama of the Caspian Sea – shocked the imagination. It is no coincidence that the Gobustan Reserve as a cultural landscape was included in the list of monuments of World Cultural Heritage about 15 years ago: this is an amazing place with a special energy. Some tourists are skeptical about the news that the rock carvings were created in the period from the Mesolithic to the Middle Ages – so clear are the scratched or hollowed-out images. But the guide explained that earlier researchers used tooth powder to make the silhouettes appear more clearly, here are some of the petroglyphs and look like a new model. Among the drawings there are scenes of hunting, ritual dances, various animals (cows, goats, wild boar with a dog jumping on him from behind), solar signs, slender warriors and portly women, floating boats... Gavaldash – a stone-tambourine – and open round wells for collecting rainwater and blood of sacrificial (or hunted) animals are interesting. A very unusual open-air art gallery. Birds, large lizards and signs warning of the presence of snakes were seen from the living creatures. The complex of buildings visible in the valley turned out to be a prison for especially dangerous criminals. The UNESCO Commission demanded that it be closed, as the guide said. But even prison didn't spoil the cool landscape. We enjoyed the trip immensely. I highly recommend it!

See original · Русский

Михаил Т

Level 30 Local Expert

Be sure to visit. A large number of ancient drawings embossed on the stones. The place is unique, beautiful, informative. A taxi from Baku is about 10 manats, but it will not work to get back using uber, the reserve is out of the coverage area (not exactly).

See original · Русский

Шаман

Level 30 Local Expert

Somehow everything is kind. Everyone is polite. Interesting. Inexpensive.

See original · Русский

Р.М

Level 17 Local Expert

An interesting and informative place. The museum was particularly pleasantly impressed. Modern, new and many different photos and exhibits.

See original · Русский

Алена Гурова

Level 11 Local Expert

A very interesting and beautiful place!

See original · Русский

Алексей Смышляев

Level 17 Local Expert

The place itself is very interesting, petroglyphs inscribed on the rocks. The only thing you still start to worry is that suddenly it's not antiquities, I made our contemporaries to attract tourists. I read in various sources where it was confirmed that research has been going on for a long time. You have to come here with a guide.

See original · Русский

Людмила Ивановна

Level 24 Local Expert

It is a very interesting place in Azerbaijan. It was in March 2024. The feeling in the mountains is not forgotten, especially the views and of course the rock paintings

See original · Русский

Екатерина Ермолина

Level 11 Local Expert

It's not interesting to watch. The stones on which the drawings are, it is not known when they were painted. Maybe 5 years ago. I don't recommend it. There is no point in going from Baku

See original · Русский

Анастасия Рогатко

Level 10 Local Expert

It can be calm and interesting to see, but the guide drove us quickly and it didn't work out to comprehend and feel anything. I advise you to either find a normal guide, or explore yourself

See original · Русский

Глускер Александр

Level 20 Local Expert

It's a little expensive for such a small attraction... In fact, you can also enter from the village :-)

See original · Русский

Максим Морозов

Level 6 Local Expert

It's an extraordinary, different world!

See original · Русский

Юлия Г.

Level 7 Local Expert

Impressive! It's hard to believe that all these rock carvings have been preserved since prehistoric times.

See original · Русский

Вячеслав

Level 2 Music Lover

You should see such drawings with your own eyes and listen to the guide about the history of their origin and how they were found.

See original · Русский

Александр Андронов

Level 16 Local Expert

An interesting place, convenient Parking, the center itself is modern, they give a guide. I don't remember how much the entrance ticket is, but it's not expensive

See original · Русский

Юрий Смолкин

Level 5 Local Expert

It became super interesting, a good educational tour

See original · Русский

Svetlana

Level 13 Local Expert

It's a very interesting place. A must-visit.

See original · Русский

Дмитрий Баранов

Level 18 Local Expert

A very beautiful place, not far from Baku. We need good weather, a bottle of water and comfortable shoes. Memories remain for many years!!!