Pirsaat (river)
The Pirsaat (Azerbaijani: Pirsaatçay) is a river in Azerbaijan which flows through Ismailli, Shamakhi and Salyan Rayons. Length - 199 km, basin area - 2,280 km2. The river is fed by snow, rain and groundwater. Its largest tributary is Zoghalava.
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Pirsaat Valley
On the right bank of the river there is Chukhuryurd village inhabited by molokans. The medieval Pirsaatchay Khanagah is at the Salyan portion of the river.
Further reading
- Farajullayeva, F., 1983. "Hydrogeological Condition in Pirsaat River Basin of Shemakha Region", p. 125–129, in Academy of Sciences Press, Baku
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