Begum Sahiba, wife of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnun Hussein, visited National Museum of Azerbaijan History March 12.

Guest was provided information on the establishment history of the museum and stated that, being one of the grace architectural monuments of Baku, the building of the museum was built in 1895-1897 and has been property of philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. Museum establishing since 1920 in this building compiles more than 300 thousand exhibits covering all periods of Azerbaijan history.
Demonstrated cultural-material patterns prove ancient statehood customs belonging to states existed in the territory of Azerbaijan – Atropathena, Albania, Shirvanshahs, Agghoyunlu, and The Savafids.
Currently, employing by almost 150 individuals, the museum also operates scientific-research and cultural venture function at Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.
Museum building was restored by the instruction of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
First lady of Pakistan was handed a book and album about the museum.