Baku / 04.07.20 / Turan: The Khynalyg ethnographic reserve is included in the Provisional List of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan said.
In an application submitted to UNESCO by the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan, the Khynalyg ethnographic reserve was evaluated on the basis of criteria by the World Heritage Committee.
According to the rules, in order to consider the inclusion of any historical and cultural monument in the World Heritage List, it must be included in the Provisional List for at least one year.
It should be noted that the village of Khynalyg is one of the highest mountain settlements in the Caucasus (2300 meters above sea level).
With a population of 2 thousand people, the village is the birthplace of a unique language. The Khynalyg language belongs to the Nakh-Dagestan group of languages.
Located on the slopes of the Gyzyl Gaya mountain range (3,770 meters above sea level) in the Guba region in the north of Azerbaijan, this village is known for its traditions and hospitality. -02D-
Culture
-
At the Yuva Baku gallery, visual artist Lali Binyatova recently unveiled her latest experimental works, blending the mediums of photography and painting to craft an entirely new dimension of art. The exhibition, aptly titled Revolutionary of the Soul, defies conventional artistic boundaries, offering viewers an immersive experience where reality is reimagined through the artist’s unique lens.
-
In Azerbaijan, the cost of books spans a broad spectrum, typically ranging from 5 to 25 AZN ($3 to $15). Yet, with the rising cost of living, many avid readers are finding it increasingly challenging to afford their favorite titles. As a result, second-hand books, e-books, and online international orders have become popular alternatives for those seeking affordable access to literature.
-
In the heart of the COP29 Green Zone, where art and ecology coalesce, Azerbaijan made a bold statement. Amid the clamor of global voices, the ART Pavilion stood as a vibrant testament to the intersection of culture, creativity, and sustainability.
-
In a dazzling ceremony held in Mexico City, 21-year-old Victoria Kjær Teilvig from the small Danish town of Dunstal was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe competition, marking the first time a contestant from Denmark has claimed the prestigious title.
Leave a review