Expeditions from the Institute of Archaeology of the National Academy of Sciences discover interesting findings at the ancient settlement of Agsu, 140 km from Baku, reads the NGO "Miras."
On June 22, the expedition, led by Dr. Gafar Cabiev, found 37 gold coins dating from 1781-1800 years at one site where excavations are going on. They are Dutch ducats, with a medieval knight and an inscription in Latin: CONCORDIA.RES.PAR.CRES.HOL.
On June 25, the find handed over to Azerbaijan’s History Museum. Experts believe that the find is additional evidence of important medieval trade route passages through Azerbaijan. -05D-
Culture
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On July 9, the 2024 Germany-France Gender Equality Award for contributions to gender equality was presented at the residence of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan.
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The search for identity and meaning in life by modern humans is a topic recently addressed by many artists. The group exhibition "Everything Will Be Alright: Tomorrow or Someday" at YAY Gallery features works by Rasim Babayev, Elshan Baba, Orkhan Huseynov, Terlan Gorchu, Aida Mahmudova, Qafar Rzayev, Zamir Suleymanov, and CHINGIZ. This exhibition explores various aspects of truth and identity through the contemporary lens. Curated by Zahra Mammadova, the exhibition focuses on how art influences individuals.
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People seek to learn about past eras by conducting research on the internet, watching films, or being regular attendees of theatrical performances. Some periods in cultural history have not been deeply studied, and finding precise, detailed information in the Azerbaijani language is nearly impossible. One such period is the Qajar era, which lasted from 1794 to 1985.
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V "Sevil" International Women's Documentary Film Festival is held in Azerbaijan from 5 to 12 July.
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