Culture

The Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau (ATB) has highlighted Karabakh`s tourism potential at the online “Gulf Travel Show” Fair. The first-ever two-day virtual event of the region witnessed more than 3,000 one-to-one meetings between suppliers and travel agents, tour operators, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, TMCs and international agencies. As part of the …

An international online forum and a scientific conference on the topic “Value of humanity for sustainable future” have been held in the city of Yeongju, Korea. Held as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Festival, the events were organized by UNESCO, including the National Commission of the Republic of Korea …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about the Palace of Panahali Khan as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “The monument, known as the Palace of Panahali Khan, is located near the city of Aghdam and is a …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Asgaran Fortress as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “The territory of Azerbaijan is rich in fortifications and fortresses built for defense purposes. One of them is the Asgaran Fortress. The …

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, received the representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trend reports referring to the organization’s web site. Azoulay reminded the statements made by the UN Secretary-General, who had expressed his relief and welcomed the agreement on a total ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh …

The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan has published an article about Bashikasik Dome as part of the “Karabakh is the cradle of Azerbaijani culture” project. AZERTAC presents the article. “The dome built in the 13th-14th centuries located in Daghtumas village of Jabrayil district was named Bashikasik Dome (Headless dome) due to …

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 …