Lahich

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Lahich (other spellings Lagich, Lahic) (Azerbaijani: Lahıc) is a small village on the southern slopes of Greater Caucasus within Ismailli district of Azerbaijan. Population is approximately 2000 people who speak the variation of Tati - Lahiji language.

Lahich is a notable place in Azerbaijan,with its authentic hand crafts traditions, particularly related to copper. The village's carpet and rug craft is also well known in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. Lahich has old sewage system (some experts claim that it was built 1000-1500 years ago). Due to frequent earthquakes local people has developed sophisticated and authentic construction technique.

Famous Azerbaijani writer and scholar Manaf Suleymanov was born in Lahich.

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• Lahich
• Excursion to Lahich
• Lahic Journal; From Splendid Isolation, Treasures for the World