Agdam facts for kids
Ağdam is a ghost town located in the southwestern part of Azerbaijan. It was once a lively city, but it became empty after a conflict. Today, it is mostly in ruins and is known as a "ghost town" because almost no one lives there.
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Largest cities or towns in Azerbaijan
2013 Demographic statistics according to the administrative divisions, Azerbaijan State Statistics Committee |
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| Rank | Name | Pop. |
| 1 | Baku | 2,150,800 |
| 2 | Sumqayit | 325,200 |
| 3 | Ganja | 323,000 |
| 4 | Mingachevir | 99,700 |
| 5 | Lankaran | 85,300 |
| 6 | Shirvan | 80,900 |
| 7 | Nakhchivan | 78,300 |
| 8 | Shamkir | 69,600 |
| 9 | Shaki | 66,400 |
| 10 | Yevlakh | 66,300 |
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What is Ağdam?
Ağdam is a city that no longer has people living in it. It is in the country of Azerbaijan. The city was once a busy place with many people and buildings. But during a war, most of its buildings were destroyed. People had to leave their homes. Now, it is a quiet place with many empty buildings.
History of Ağdam
Ağdam was founded a long time ago. It was established in the 18th century. For many years, it grew into a large and important city. It was a center for farming and trade in the region. The city had many beautiful buildings, including a famous mosque.
The Conflict and Its Impact
In the early 1990s, a conflict broke out in the region. This was the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. During this war, Ağdam was heavily damaged. The city was captured and its people had to leave. Most of the buildings were destroyed or fell into ruin. This is why it became a ghost town.
Ağdam Today
Today, Ağdam remains mostly empty. Efforts are being made to rebuild the city. The government of Azerbaijan is working to bring life back to Ağdam. They plan to build new homes and businesses. The goal is for people to return and live there again.
Future Plans for Ağdam
Plans for Ağdam include building new roads and schools. There will also be new homes and places to work. The aim is to make Ağdam a modern city once more. This will help the region grow and develop.
Images for kids
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Aghdam Mosque on an Azerbaijani stamp, showing how it looked before the Karabakh war
See also
In Spanish: Agdam (ciudad) para niños
