On May 22, 2025, an online masterclass titled “Written Monuments of Shusha (in the Context of Socio-Cultural and Historical Processes)” was held through the joint organization of the Institute of Oriental Studies named after Academician Z.M. Bunyadov of ANAS and the Genocide Memorial Complex in Quba.
During the webinar, which was organized for educational purposes, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova, Director of the Complex, emphasized the importance of such events. She noted that Shusha, considered the cultural capital of Azerbaijan and the pearl of the entire Caucasus, is rich in historical, cultural, and architectural monuments. She highlighted that Shusha holds a unique place and role in the history of the Azerbaijani people. Founded by Turkic tribes — the ancestors of the Azerbaijani nation — Shusha has preserved its identity even in the most complex historical circumstances and has made significant contributions to our cultural heritage as a Turkic-Muslim city.
Following her remarks, PhD in Philosophy, Associate Professor Elnur Mustafayev, Head of Department at the Institute of Oriental Studies and Head of the Department for Young Scientists and Specialists, delivered a presentation. He provided detailed information about the features of written monuments found in the territory of Azerbaijan, the language, content, and linguistic styles of inscriptions engraved on monuments. He also addressed the damage inflicted on our tangible cultural heritage by Armenian vandalism, particularly in liberated territories.
At the end of the session, a discussion was held around questions related to the topic.
