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First Human Figurine of the Mesolithic Era (Circa 9000 Years Old) Discovered in Azerbaijan’s Damjili Cave

19 April 2025

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the Damjili Cave in Azerbaijan’s Gazakh district: the first human figurine from the...

Kurgans are a common feature of the landscape in many places in West Azerbaijan. Credit: Andrea Ricci

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More than 1,300 prehistoric burial mounds in western Azerbaijan systematically surveyed for the first time

2 January 2025

Over 1,300 archaeological sites in Azerbaijan were systematically surveyed and documented in two field campaigns in 2021 and 2023 by...

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The Discovery of a Bronze Age Game Board in Azerbaijan Challenges the Origin of One of the World’s Oldest Games

30 August 2024

A new archaeological study revealed that an ancient board of a game, known as “Hounds and Jackals” or the “Game...

The excavation area at Tava Tepe in the Agstafa region of western Azerbaijan. Photo: University of Catania

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3500-year-old Ritual Table with All Its Ceramic Dishware Found in Azerbaijan

12 July 2024

A joint team of Italian and Azerbaijani archaeologists has discovered a 3500-year-old ritual table with the ceramic tableware still in...

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Archaeologists Found Probable Evidence of the Existence of Amazons in Azerbaijan

27 March 2024

Archaeological research carried out in Azerbaijan recently likely confirmed the existence of Amazons, female warriors from Greek mythology. During excavations...

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Ancient musical instrument “Chang” symbolizing Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage

16 March 2022

Harp is a world-famous, ancient, stringed musical instrument. Chang, in terms of structure, is a harp-like stringed musical instrument. The...

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The Anahita Temple in western Iran is Being Restored

11 June 2021

A restoration project has been commenced on the ancient temple of Anahita, which is located in the city of Kangavar,...

First Human Figurine of the Mesolithic Era (Circa 9000 Years Old) Discovered in Azerbaijan’s Damjili Cave

More than 1,300 prehistoric burial mounds in western Azerbaijan systematically surveyed for the first time

The Discovery of a Bronze Age Game Board in Azerbaijan Challenges the Origin of One of the World’s Oldest Games

3500-year-old Ritual Table with All Its Ceramic Dishware Found in Azerbaijan

Archaeologists Found Probable Evidence of the Existence of Amazons in Azerbaijan

Ancient musical instrument “Chang” symbolizing Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage

The Anahita Temple in western Iran is Being Restored

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