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 January 23, QGallery in Baku hosted the opening of “Chronicles of Time,” the first solo exhibition by emerging Azerbaijani artist Samirə Allahverdiyeva. Marking a significant milestone in her career, the exhibition coincided with the artist’s birthday, adding a personal resonance to the occasion.
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In a long-awaited moment for Azerbaijani cinema, local directors unveiled their latest works, bringing a mix of animation, drama, and childhood reveries to the silver screen. The films, Erkən Hisslər by Nurlan Həsənli, Tərsinə Kölgələr by Hacı Səfərov, and Nərqız, an animated feature by Məsud Pənahi, were met with both enthusiasm and critique as they debuted to eager audiences.
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Events in history are not merely dates or fragments of historical memory; they leave deep marks on cultural memory as well. Artists, in particular, transfer these events into their works, shaped by their personal perceptions and interpretations. January 20 is one such event that has found its place in cultural memory. Although this topic is relatively less explored in contemporary art, it has never lost its relevance. How should this historical memory be represented? How does it manifest in art?
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On January 16, the prestigious Gazelli Art House once again opened its doors for a private viewing of “The Whisper of the Forest – The Magic of Sound”, a large-scale exhibition by Azerbaijani artist Elnara Nasirli. Attended by diplomats, embassy representatives from various nations, and specially invited guests, the event underscored the exhibition's cross-cultural and ecological significance.
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