There are oil rigs right in the middle of the city. Some of them seemed almost like in the middle of somebody’s gardens. I did not realize the history of oil production and Azerbaijan. The very first industrial oil rig was here in Baku! We will see it later this evening. Around the turn of the last century, Azerbaijan produced more crude than the rest of the world combined!!

In the distance, one can see the Bibiheyat Mosque. We will visit it on our way back.

It looked really cool!

Great sight on our walk back from the Carpet Mall on the long Promenade called “Bulvar” or Boulevard.

Reminded me of the Sydney Opera

Inside the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, on the third floor, was a section where some modern artists had taken carpets and rewoven them into modern art. These are, of course, art pieces and not to be used as carpets. This carpet, seemingly melting like wax from halfway through, was my absolute favorite.

Note that I have set the background to black to enhance contrast. (It is sitting on a grey wall and floor).