Posted on

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.

Posted on

"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.
Posted on

"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.
Posted on

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.

Posted on

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.

Posted on

“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.
Posted on

"The Azerbaijan Medicine Museum"

The Azerbaijan Medicine Museum has been in operation since January 29, 1986, as per Order No. 162 of the Ministry of Health of the Azerbaijan SSR. Its establishment aimed to shed light on and preserve an essential aspect of Azerbaijani cultural heritage—the history of medicine and healthcare development in the republic, along with the notable contributions of Azerbaijani scientists to both national and global science.
Situated within the premises of the former Karashaher hospital, where the esteemed statesman Nariman Narimanov practiced medicine from 1914 to 1917, the museum serves as a significant hub for showcasing this heritage. With a total of 13,845 items housed in its collection, the museum’s treasury continuously grows with the addition of new materials.
Regular visitors to the museum include students from the Azerbaijan Medical University, doctors from the Medical Training Institute, students from secondary medical educational institutions, as well as foreign guests and local citizens, all contributing to the ongoing appreciation and understanding of Azerbaijan’s medical legacy.
Posted on

On the eve of the 101st anniversary of the birth of the great leader Heydar Aliyev, a student-teacher team from Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University and Khazar University, specializing in history and history-geography and led by Dr. Sevil Bahramova, visited the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba.

There, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova, the director of the complex, provided the students with insights into Heydar Aliyev’s legal and political evaluation of the genocide perpetrated against Azerbaijanis. Subsequently, the students toured the Genocide Museum.