In the course of the summer expedition members of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Academy of Sciences found a burial dating to the 3-4th millennium BC in Gabala (200 km west of Baku).
As stated in the press release, the excavations were conducted near the Gabala airport at the Leylatapa area.
According to the archaeologists, the burial dates back to the Chalcolithic (4th millennium). They found skeletons, household items, kitchenware, parts of potter's wheel and decorations.
In addition, the archaeologists led by the Deputy Director of the Institute Najaf Museibov revealed a burial of catacomb type, dating back to the 6th millennium BC, under the cultural layer.
The scientists estimate that the artifacts discovered are of great scientific importance. -02D-
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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