Bijo, Azerbaijan

Bijo (also, Bijoy, Bidzhov) is a village and municipality in the Aghsu district (Agsu Rayon) of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 1,860 as of 2012

Bijo

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Municipality village
Bijo
Coordinates: 40°27′43″N 48°28′34″E
Country Azerbaijan
RayonAgsu
Area
  Total43,24 km2 (1,670 sq mi)
Elevation
60-929 m (−2,988 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total1,860
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
  Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)

History

Bijo is one of the ancient village of Azerbaijan. Although its history has not yet been investigated properly, the obvious evidence inform us the ancient and rich culture of Bijo.

Culture

Bijo rugs

Carpet of the 19th century from Bijo. Textile Museum of Canada

References

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