Culture

Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture has named a number of cultural institutions to be restored in Shusha city. The heart of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region was liberated by the National Army on November 8, 2020 after 28 years. The city, which was occupied by Armenian forces on May 8, 1992 is located on the …

The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation has issued a statement on the condition of cultural and natural heritage in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. The statement reads: “The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation expresses serious concern about the condition of historical monuments in and around Nagorno-Karabakh that belong …

Guadalajara (Mexico) was named World Book Capital for the year 2022 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee, according to the official website of the Organization. The city was selected for its comprehensive plan for policies around the book to …

Shusha city has always taken a special place in Azerbaijan’s cultural life. The city, built in the middle of the 18th century was also called “the Conservatoire of the Caucasus”. The author of the book is Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Bahram Baghirzade. The book “Shusha for Kids” has been recently …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Red Monastery in Kalbajar district as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “The historical monument located in Gozlu village of Kalbajar district was built in 1224. The monument complex, which belongs …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Shalva Cell in Lachin district as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “Shalva Cell is one of the Albanian cell type monuments belonging to the 15th century in Shalva village of …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Gutlu Musa Masoleum in Aghdam district as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “Gutlu Musa Masoleum is located in Khachindarbatli village of Aghdam district. The inscription on the entrance door of …

Azerbaijan has concrete facts about the misuse of its historical monuments in the occupied territories, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Acting Minister Anar Karimov said, Trend reports on Oct.28. According to Karimov, the mosque in Zangilan city recently liberated from the Armenian occupation was used as a pigpen. “Along with the fact’s …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Kocharli Mosque in the city of Shusha as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “Kocharli Mosque is an architectural monument of the 19th century located in the city of Shusha. The …

National History Museum treasures nearly 93 banners related to various historical events. Among these banners, the banner presented to the Karabakh Khan Mehdigul Khan by the Russian Emperor Alexander I is of particular importance. The banner is material evidence that the Russian emperors recognized the Azerbaijani khans from the Javanshir …