Major tourist attractions in Azerbaijan include the Old City of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and Gobustan National Park, which contains prehistoric inscriptions. Gobustan National Park and its ancient human remains dating back 12,000 years. The importance of tourism in Baku stems from its status as the capital of Azerbaijan and the tourism capital of Azerbaijan. It is a city located mostly on the Caspian Sea coast.