Today, the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan hosted the presentation of the project and book "Glazed Ceramics of Medieval Ganja." This extensive project, carried out as part of international cooperation, brought together the efforts of the Turkic Academy, the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, the International Institute for Central Asian Studies and the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.
The book, published in Russian and English, represents the first comprehensive monographic study dedicated to the glazed ceramics collection from the National Museum’s archives. The publication is based on archaeological materials discovered during excavations led by Azerbaijani scholar I.M. Dzhafarzadeh between 1938 and 1940 in the historic city of Ganja. The work systematically organizes and presents all samples from the collection—ranging from small fragments to complete vessels—making them available for further academic study.
The presentation featured speeches from Academician Director of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan Nailya Velikhanly, President of the Turkic Academy Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan Farid Dzhafarov, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty Raiymkulova and the book’s authors, Professor Tarikh Dostiyev and Candidate of Historical Sciences Aysulu Iskanderova, along with representatives from government institutions, the academic community and the cultural sector.
Academician Shahin Mustafayev highlighted that the book offers an in-depth look into the ceramic art of medieval Ganja, emphasizing its importance to the cultural development of the region and affirming the unity of the Turkic civilization. He also described the publication as a valuable historical source, based on comparative studies that include ceramic samples from Azerbaijan, Central Asia and Iran.
In concluding the event, participants underscored the significance of such projects in strengthening cultural ties and advancing scientific dialogue among the countries of the Turkic world.
