Kurdamir is a city and the capital of the Kurdamir District of Azerbaijan. It is located in Aran Economic Region. The Kurdamir District was formed in 1930. In 1938, the district was given the status of a city. Kurdamir region, located on the Shirvan plain, stretches along the left bank of the Kura River. In Kyurdamir district there are exist richest traditions of ancient people's handicraft - carpet weaving. From ancient times there are well known local carpets "Shilyan", receiving its name from similar village.