Xələc, Nakhchivan

Also known as: Xələc, Xələc (Şərur), Xələc, Sharur, Халадж, Хаьлаьдж (Шаьруран кӀошт), Хәләҗ (Шәрур), ხალაჯი, ხალაჯი (შარურის რაიონი), Խալաջ, Խալաջի, خلج (شرور)

Xələc is a prehistoric settlement in Sharur District, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, located near Khalaj Mount on the Aras River bank [1]. The modern village lies 8 km northwest of the district center, with farming as the primary economic activity [1]. Local infrastructure includes a secondary school, kindergarten, library, club, and medical center [1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryAzerbaijan
Coordinates39.5168° N, 44.9500° E

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