The history of this small town began 2,700 years ago. And by right it is considered one of the oldest settlements and cultural centers of Azerbaijan. Sheky is famous for its severe but at the same time impressive nature: stout hills, blue ribbons of mountain rivulets, dark greens of coniferous woods. In the past Sheky had been the capital of Sheky khanate which after its conquest in1805 was included in the structure of Russian Empire. For all its centuries-old history this city was exposed to numerous destructions.