Kültəpə Archaeological Site
Ancient archaeological settlement mound with Bronze Age remains
An archaeological tell in Nakhchivan with ancient settlement layers; Kültəpə draws students of Caucasus history and visitors interested in early pottery, ruins and regional archaeology.
Kültəpə at a Glance#
How to Get to Kültəpə#
Kültəpə lies within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The site is most conveniently reached by road from Nakhchivan city; local taxis or rented cars are the usual option. Rural roads can be rough; check with local authorities or guides for the best route.
Tips for Visiting Kültəpə#
- Respect local customs: Nakhchivan has stricter border controls and visitors should carry identification at all times.
- Combine a visit with nearby medieval sites - the region has small, easily missed historical monuments.
- Road conditions vary; a high-clearance vehicle is useful for rural approaches.
Best Time to Visit Kültəpə#
Visit in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and clear views; summers can be hot and winters snowy.
Weather & Climate near Kültəpə#
Kültəpə's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -5° | 17 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 5° | -2° | 18 mm | overcast | 70% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 4° | 29 mm | overcast | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 42 mm | overcast | 63% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 24° | 17° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 28 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 34° | 27° | 11 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 22° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 14° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 1.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 2° - 12° | 6° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -3° - 6° | 1° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.3h |
