balaken
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Balaken is a tucked-away town in northwest Azerbaijan, where the Greater Caucasus mountains rise dramatically behind historic wooden mosques. The local markets sell fresh river trout, walnuts, and fragrant honey from the surrounding forests. In the old district, narrow lanes lead past traditional houses with intricate wooden balconies, and the sound of the Balakenchay River is a constant backdrop. It's a place where rural life moves slowly, and the nearby lush valleys and mountain trails offer…