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All Central Asian countries have one thing in common – their history is complicated. But with complications comes great intrigue, and Azerbaijan is the perfect example of this fact. It has been predominantly Pagan, Zoroastrian, Christian and Muslim at different points in time, and it has been conquered and ruled over by many an empire from both West and East. Its borders have also been in a constant state of flux, which, when we look to the present, continues to cause problems for the stability of the Caucasus region. Tune in to find out more.
By The National Histories PodcastAll Central Asian countries have one thing in common – their history is complicated. But with complications comes great intrigue, and Azerbaijan is the perfect example of this fact. It has been predominantly Pagan, Zoroastrian, Christian and Muslim at different points in time, and it has been conquered and ruled over by many an empire from both West and East. Its borders have also been in a constant state of flux, which, when we look to the present, continues to cause problems for the stability of the Caucasus region. Tune in to find out more.