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"Teymur Bey Novruzov"

Major General Teymur Bey Novruzov was a prominent Azerbaijani military commander during the establishment of the National Army. Born on April 20, 1880, in the village of Govlar, Yelizavetpol district, he came from a family with a strong military tradition. He received his primary education at the Tiflis Cadet Corps and graduated from the Yelisavetgrad Officer School in 1898.
During World War I, Teymur Bey Novruzov served as the commander of the 4th squadron of the 17th Nizhegorodskoy Dragoon Regiment, participating in operations on the South-Western Front. Following the declaration of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, he was promoted to the rank of major general by a government decision on August 2, 1919. Subsequently, he was appointed commander of the Cavalry Division in the Azerbaijan Army, where he significantly contributed to the creation, equipping, and improvement of the division’s combat readiness.
In March 1920, the regiment from his cavalry division stationed in Karabakh (Shusha) actively participated in military operations against the Dashnaks. Teymur Bey Novruzov was also a key organizer and participant in the Ganja Uprising of May 1920, which was an early resistance effort against Soviet rule. After the uprising was suppressed, he emigrated to France, where he eventually passed away.
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Aslan bey Ali agha oglu Gardashov

Aslan bey Ali agha oglu Gardashov, a prominent figure in the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, was born in 1866 in the village of Chokakoba, Zagatala district. He initially pursued his education at the Transcaucasian Teachers’ Seminary before furthering his studies at Istanbul University. Working in the realms of law and education, Aslan Bey Kardashov was elected as a member of the Second Duma from Dagestan. He joined the Musavat party in 1917 and was appointed to the commission on the amnesty of political prisoners by the newly convened AKP Parliament on December 25, 1918. Later, on March 14, 1919, Aslan Bey Nasib Bey Yusifbeyli assumed the role of Minister of Agriculture and State Property in the fourth government cabinet. Following the Bolshevik invasion on April 28, 1920, A. Gardashov, remaining devoted to the ideals of independence, led the Zagatala uprising. While it’s widely believed that Aslan Bey was executed on July 21, 1920, during the course of this uprising, precise details regarding his fate remain elusive.

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"Nakhchivan Juma Mosque"

 

One of Azerbaijan’s magnificent historical-architectural monuments is the Juma Mosque located in the city of Nakhchivan. Situated in the center of the city, the Juma Mosque was built in the 18th century by Muhammad Tagi and was known among the people as the “City Mosque”. The mosque played a significant role in the social, political, and ideological life of the city before the Soviet era.
Plaque is placed at the west entrance gate of the mosque with the total area 1000 m².
It becomes clear from the text inscribed on the marble plaque that the mosque was built with the efforts of Haji Muhammad Jafar aga, the son of Nakhchivan native Haji Novruz.
The mosque has a minaret. During the Armenian massacre against the local population in Nakhchivan in 1918, the minaret was damaged by artillery fire. This damage is clearly visible in a painting by the distinguished artist Bahruz Kangarli, drawn in 1920.
In 2007, the Juma Mosque was extensively restored under the supervision of the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

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A Republican scientific-practical conference titled "The first parliamentary republic of the Muslim East in historical research," dedicated to May 28 Republic Day, was jointly organized by the History Faculty of Baku State University and the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba.

The conference began with the national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, followed by a moment of silence to honor the memory of the genocide victims and brave sons who sacrificed their lives for their homeland. A short documentary film paying tribute to the devoted individuals of the Republic was screened, setting the stage for the proceedings.

Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova, the director of the complex, welcomed the guests and expressed her wishes for the success of the conference. She highlighted the significance of May 28, 1918, when Azerbaijan declared itself as the first democratic, legal, and secular state in the Muslim East. This declaration and the subsequent reforms marked a period of significant socio-cultural, economic progress, and the development of civil society, reflecting Azerbaijan’s strong statehood traditions and innovative spirit.

Ibrahim Zeynalov, the dean of the Faculty of History, underscored the historical importance of establishing a parliament in the Muslim East at the beginning of the 20th century. He noted that the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic’s parliament, though active for a brief period, left a lasting legacy in Azerbaijani history and serves as a source of pride for the nation.

Throughout the conference, historians and researchers presented scientific articles and engaged in discussions on various aspects of the Azerbaijan People’s Republic. The primary aim of the conference was to revisit the history of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, commemorate the 20th-century genocide, promote scientific and historical development in the region, and foster collaboration among scholars researching the Republic’s activities.

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"Xurşidbanu Natəvan's house-museum"

Located in the city of Shusha, the two-story house of the poetess Xurşidbanu Natəvan, known as “Khan’s daughter”. It is a historical and architectural monument dating back to the 18th century. In the early 1930s, the first children’s music school in Azerbaijan, the Shusha Music School, which was founded by the initiative of the founder of Azerbaijani vocal art, Bulbul, began its activities in this building. Since 1984, the school has been renamed as the Shusha city Niyazi Children’s Fine Arts School. After significant restoration and renovation works in 1987, the branch of the National Museum of Azerbaijani Literature named after Nizami Ganjavi, dedicated to Xurşidbanu Natəvan, began its activities here. On May 8, 1992, when the city of Shusha was occupied by the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia, hundreds of rare art pieces, paintings, carpets, miniatures, memorabilia, and archaeological specimens collected in the museum were deliberately destroyed and scattered by the invaders.
After the Patriotic War, during the restoration and reconstruction works carried out in the city of Shusha, it was planned to restore Khan’s daughter Natəvan’s house, preserving its old style.
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"The Gala Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum Complex"

The Gala Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum Complex, established in 2008 with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, stands proudly in the ancient village of Gala within Baku’s Khazar district. This unique museum complex, a rarity among open-air museums worldwide, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lifestyles of Gala’s inhabitants spanning from the 3rd millennium BC to the present day.
Preserved within the Castle Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum Complex are a plethora of historical artifacts and structures, including mounds, tombs, residential houses, remnants of an ancient castle, five mosques, three baths, and more. Visitors can experience firsthand the traditional practices of pottery-making and baking, which continue to operate much like they did in the Middle Ages.
The museum complex also boasts a wealth of archaeological wonders, such as rock dwellings from the Bronze Age, ancient rock paintings, remnants of primitive walls, and underground roads dating back to the X-XIV and X-XV centuries, leading towards the Caspian Sea and Baku city. Additionally, relics from the XVIII century, including tandir ovens, Gavaldash stones, ceramics, household items, weapons, coins, and remnants of ancient residential complexes, are on display for visitors to explore.
In 2011, the Castle Information Center, the Ethno-Ecological Center, and the Museum of Antiques were established within the Castle Museum Complex, further enriching the visitor experience. Additionally, a caravanserai-restaurant was introduced, allowing guests to savor the flavors of Azerbaijani cuisine amidst the rich historical backdrop of the Gala Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum Complex.
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According to the approved action plan of the "Genocide Memorial Complex" for the second half of 2024, a series of "Master classes" are being conducted in Guba.

On May 18, International Museum Day, a hybrid format “Master class” titled “Perspectives of Development of Museum Studies” was organized at the Genocide Memorial Complex. The session featured Dr. Yegana Eyvazova, PhD in pedagogy and Associate Professor, who heads the Department of Museum Studies at ADMIU. Following the master class, there was an exchange of views on topics of interest among the Complex staff.

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On the eve of the International Day of Museums on May 18, Nurjan Allahverdiyeva, an employee of the Scientific Research, Exposition, and Fund Department of the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba, visited the Nakhchivan Memorial Museum. During her visit, N. Allahverdiyeva provided information about the ongoing work at the Genocide Memorial Complex and presented the Nakhchivan Memorial Museum with newly printed maps in Azerbaijani and English. These maps marked the locations in the Guba region where the events of the genocide occurred.

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“Azərbaycan Mülki Aviasiya Muzeyi”

Azərbaycan Mülki Aviasiya Muzeyi 2005-ci ilin aprel ayında “Azərbaycan Hava Yolları” Dövlət Konserni tərəfindən Azərbaycan Mülki Aviasiya Muzeyinin yaradılması haqqındakı qərara əsasən, 2008-ci ildə istifadəyə verilmişdir.
Mülki Aviasiya Muzeyi Milli Aviasiya Akademiyasının ərazisində yerləşən dördmərtəbəli tədris korpusunun nəzdində, I mərtəbədə yerləşir.
Muzey ekspozisiya və fond şöbəsindən ibarətdir. Muzeyin fondu muzey əşyalarının toplanması, mühafizə olunması, uçot-qeydiyyat işinin aparılması funksiyasını həyata keçirir. Muzeyin fondunda Azərbaycanın mülki aviasiyasının dünənini və bu gününün öyrənilməsində zəruri olan əyani vəsaitlər, qəzet materialları, əlyazmaları, qərar və sərəncamlar kimi dövlət sənədlərinin surətləri, fotoşəkillər, filmlər, bədii ədəbiyyat, təsviri sənət nümunələri və s. toplanmışdır. Onların ümumilikdə sayı 11045-dən artıqdır.
Muzey milli aviasiyamızın tarixinin və bugünkü inkişafının təbliği üçün ekskursiyalar həyata keçirir.