WUF13 | World Urban Forum: Nakhchivan

The seventh episode of the World Urban Forum series journeys to a land where ancient myth, historical strength and natural splendor intertwine: Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. Regarded as one of the oldest cradles of mankind with a history spanning five millennia, Nakhchivan is a land of legends. From the peaks of the mythic Mount Hachadag to its status as a vital geopolitical oasis, this Autonomous Republic stands as a sanctuary of resilience and extraordinary beauty, and the birthplace of the great national leader Heydar Aliyev, master architect Ajami Nakhchivani, and other monumental Azerbaijani figures. Written, produced, directed and presented by three-time Cannes Award winner and three-time Emmy Award winner Fred Naccache, this episode examines Nakhchivan as a visual feast of geographical wonders, from the "Martian" terrain of the semi-desert badlands and medicinal mineral springs to the alpine lakes with floating islands. The episode highlights Nakhchivan’s impeccable urban planning, featuring wide boulevards, pristine parks, and a harmonious blend of antiquity and modernity that offers a high quality of life and a captivating atmosphere for all who visit. This installment of AnewZ Original WUF series features the region’s most iconic landmarks, including the Alinja Fortress, the Prophet Noah Mausoleum, the Ashabi-Kahf Caves, and the towering Momine Khatun and Gulustan Mausoleums. ______________ An Original AnewZ Production: Written, Directed, Produced, Edited and Presented by: Fred Naccache Production Coordinator: Naima Mammadyarova Cinematography by: Javid Aliyev & Natiq Mammadov Drone Cinematography by: Javid Aliyev & Natiq Mammadov Editing & Visual Effects by: Ali Mammadov #WUF13Azerbaijan #WUF13 #Baku2026 #Azerbaijan #UNHabitat #UnitedNations #WorldUrbanForum #Nakhchivan #KhansPalace #ImamzadehComplex #Mominekhatunmausoleum #AzerbaijanTravel #ExploreAzerbaijan #VisitAzerbaijan 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: https://anewz.tv/ ✖️ X (Twitter): https://x.com/anewz_tv 📷 Instagram:   / anewz.tv   📘 Facebook:   / anewztv   🎵 TikTok:   / anewztv   💼 LinkedIn:   / anewz   💬 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!