Nobel Peace Prize laureate: Azerbaijan - melting pot of cultures and civilizations

Azerbaijan is a melting pot of cultures and civilizations, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi said on Twitter, according to Report.

He said walking through the old city of Baku is like going back in time.

"Atashgah fire temple, built in 2nd Century, was a place of worship for Parsis & Muslims. Later, in 16th Century it became a temple for Hindus & Sikhs as well," the post reads.

Satyarthi was in Baku for participation in the 10th Global Baku Forum. On March 10, he was received by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Azerbaijan is a melting pot of cultures & civilisations. Walking through the old city of Baku is like going back in time. Atashgah fire temple, built in 2nd Century, was a place of worship for Parsis & Muslims. Later, in 16th Century it became a temple for Hindus & Sikhs as well. pic.twitter.com/yWVyXHR40f

— Kailash Satyarthi (@k_satyarthi) March 14, 2023