<strong>The pomegranate: </strong>This ruby-red fruit is revered in many cultures, but in Azerbaijan it's a national symbol.
The pomegranate: This ruby-red fruit is revered in many cultures, but in Azerbaijan it's a national symbol.
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<strong>Cultivation:</strong> Thought to originate in the region spanning Iran to northern India, pomegranate shrubs (<em>Punica granatum</em>) swiftly spread west to the Mediterranean and east to China.
Cultivation: Thought to originate in the region spanning Iran to northern India, pomegranate shrubs (Punica granatum) swiftly spread west to the Mediterranean and east to China.
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<strong>The treasure inside: </strong>Jewish beliefs held that it contained 613 seeds representing the number of commandments in the Torah.
The treasure inside: Jewish beliefs held that it contained 613 seeds representing the number of commandments in the Torah.
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<strong>Pomegranate wine: </strong>Traditionally made at home, pomegranate wine is now becoming a staple in fashionable Baku bars.
Pomegranate wine: Traditionally made at home, pomegranate wine is now becoming a staple in fashionable Baku bars.
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<strong>Pomegranate Festival: </strong>The town of Gochay hosts an annual two-day festival celebrating pomegranates.
Pomegranate Festival: The town of Gochay hosts an annual two-day festival celebrating pomegranates.
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<strong>Narsharab:</strong> This tangy molasses-like syrup is served as a condiment with fish dishes.
Narsharab: This tangy molasses-like syrup is served as a condiment with fish dishes.
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