Culture

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 …

“The International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation conducted research on the destruction of historical, cultural and religious monuments of Azerbaijan in the regions occupied by Armenia, and we plan to present them in the near future,” said president of the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Gunay Afandiyeva as she …

From the ancient times till nowadays Azerbaijani cuisine has been considered to be one of the most unique cuisines in the world. It has a big and outstanding range of meals and drinks. History of traditional Azerbaijani cuisine goes deeply to medieval times. Don’t be surprised, but our country has …

Azerbaijani national cuisine is very diverse and has dozens of different types of dairy, meat, flour, vegetable dishes. Such a diversity was influenced by the geographical conditions and social status of people. The mountainous and subtropical climate has caused a wide distribution of mutton, poultry, river and sea (Caspian) fish, …

A film by Azerbaijani director Hilal Baydarov, “In Between Dying”, has made it to the lineup of the 77th Venice International Film Festival as it will celebrate its world premiere on September 11. “In Between Dying” is a 2020 internationally co-produced drama film co-written, edited and directed by Baydarov. It …