In the Museum’s rich collections there are many material artefacts preserved from the periods of both the Russian and Ottoman invasions and the short-time reign of Nadir. One of the period’s most valuable showpieces is the chepken which was worn by o...

In the Numismatics Fund of the National History Museum of Azerbaijan there are copper coins found in the territory of Azerbaijan, which had been minted on behalf of separate atabeys. Among them, there is a 7.8 gr weighing copper dirham of Shamseddin ...

Preserved in the Numismatics Fund of the Museum, the gold dinar was minted in 293 / 912-13, during the most prosperous period of the state of Sajids. Minted in Ardabil on behalf of Yusif ibn Abu-s-Saj, the coin weighs 4,54 grams....

In the Museum’s collection, there is a 925-gold medal produced on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of signing of the “Contract of the Century”. This 26 g weighting medal has been produced in the oldest mint of the world – “Mincovna Kremnica” mint...

In the Museum’s collection, there is a carpet weaved by a sketch of the painter Fakhraddin Aliyev. The carpet is one of the valuable items which refer to the horrors of the Black January night. On the carpet there are different scenes from the massac...

In the acknowledgment of his contribution to the defence of the Caucasus and debellation of Germans, A. Aliyev received a medal “For the Defence of the Caucasus”, granted to him in 1944 by the decision of Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of USSR. It i...

In the collection of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan there is a 78x73 cm large carpet depicting the first state emblem of USSR. The emblem is composed of a sickle and a hammer on a globe depicted in the rays of the sun and framed by ears...

In 1932, Taghi Shahbazi, the first Azerbaijani rector of Baku State University, presented the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan with the University’s stamp. The surface of this bronze-made round artefact is decorated with symbols of the cresce...

In the Museum’s collection, there is an especially valuable artefact which refers to an important event which had occurred at the beginning of XX century and became a milestone in the history of not only Azerbaijan but also the entire Muslim world. T...

In the Ethnographic Fund of the National History Museum of Azerbaijan, there are 720 carpets and carpet products belonging to all of the cited schools. Woven in Khizi in XIX century, “Archiman” carpet is the Shirvan school’s masterpiece distinguished...

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There are many wooden products (spoons, pens, trays, boxes, etc.) preserved in the Ethnographic Fund of the National History Museum of Azerbaijan. One of the collection’s most valuable items is the cradle of Mahammad Huseyn (? -1780) - the third khan...

Among valuable exhibits preserved at the Museum’s Weapons and Flags Fund, there are the flag of the Baku Khanate and the silver keys to the gates of Baku. The rectangular flag has the dimensions of 220 x 122 cm and is made from light-raspberry and li...

In the Fine Arts Fund of the Museum there is a portrait of Babek, painted in 1944 by the Azerbaijani painter Sadykh Sharifzadeh. Painted on canvas, the portrait depicts the national hero Babek, the leader of the Khurramite movement. Portrait dimensio...

In the Visual Art Fund of the Museum, there is a picture painted in 1956 by the Azerbaijani painter Alibala Kazimov. Drawn with oil paints on a canvas, the painting portrays Javanshir at a battle against Arabs, fighting side-by-side with Sassanian fo...

In the archaeological collection of the National History Museum of Azerbaijan there are stone tools from all cultural layers of the Palaeolithic cave site of Azykh. Among these artefacts, there are three 4-5 kg weighing stone implements discovered du...

The most ancient artefact stored in the National History Museum of Azerbaijan, is a petrified fragment of a tree which used to grow on the Earth around 33.9-23 mln. years ago during Oligocene. Discovered by researchers of the Institute of Geography o...

It happened in June 1968, when Palaeolithic archaeological expedition led by Mammadali Huseynov had discovered an early man’s jawbone during investigation from the 4th horizon of the site’s 5th cultural layer which corresponded to the Acheulian indus...

Among showpieces of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, there is one of the first discoveries made on the lake back in 1938 – skull of a rhinoceros, known among international palaeontological community as “Binagadi rhinoceros”. The skull be...

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In the scientists’ opinion, the figures of mother goddesses worshiped by the ancient people as personifications of fertility and motherhood. In 1967-68, an interesting clay figure of this kind was discovered on Garghalartapasi site (Gazakh) by archae...

Numerous artistic ceramics that are preserved in the Museum’s collections, are distinguished for their beauty and richness. Among these artefacts, there are beautifully painted glazed pots, which tell a lot about handicraft traditions, cultural and t...

In the Museum’s exposition dedicated to the science and culture of Medieval Azerbaijan, there are different rare manuscripts preserved in the Fund of Documentary Sources. Also, there are finely decorated pens and pencils which had been used in the sc...

In Turkic tribes, especially in Kara Koyunlu and Ak Koyunlu confederacies, sheep symbolized wealth, bravery and courage. Therefore, in the past such tombstones had been mainly erected to warriors, commanders and other dignified persons. Apparently, i...

Different types of patterned silk fabrics that are kept in the Ethnographic Fund of the Museum, demonstrate how highly developed the silkworm breeding was in the XVI century cities of Azerbaijan. One of the most attractive examples is the presented s...

In the various funds of the Museum, there is rich material preserved from the period of Garabagh khanate. This collection is very important for studying the statehood traditions as well as the material and cultural heritage of the region. colourful G...

In the late XIX century, Azerbaijani goldsmiths had been negatively affected by the development of jewellery factories in Russia, industrialization of the sector and growing shortage of raw materials. However, products of local jewellers continued to...

In the Ethnographic Fund of the National History Museum of Azerbaijan, there are different examples of nearly 80 copperware types. Special place in the collection is occupied by the copper pots, most of which are professionally decorated with delicat...

In order to perpetuate memory of the victorious Yelizavetpol battle which had become a turning point of the 1826-1828 War, the government of the Russian Empire contracted famous Russian painter Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) to picture the battle on a can...

Outstanding economic achievements of the Aliyev’s presidency are represented by a natural gold placer stored in the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan. Having the hallmark of 910-980 and weight of 573.32 g, the gold has been extracted from Bash...

In 1962, archaeologist Osman Habibullayev discovered an example of painted earthenware, which served as material evidence of the relations between tribes of the Southern Caucasus and the Halaf archaeological culture. The finely worked artifact is mad...

In the Museum’s showroom there is an example of the Early Bronze Age fireplaces used by the ancient inhabitants of Azerbaijan. Discovered by archaeologist Osman Habibullayev on Kultapa I site, the fireplace has a width of 6.7 x 6.5 cm, diameter of 15...

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Commonly respected as symbols of power, tugs have been just as much popular among ancient tribes, too. Tugs of the Bronze Age were discovered in Garajamirli kurgan in Shamkir and on several other locations in Azerbaijan. The tug from Garajamirli has ...

In the Special Fund of the Museum there is a three-crown tiara – delicately worked head ornament that is valued as one of the most beautiful examples of the polychrome style adornments. Discovered in 1967 by the archaeologist Jabbar Khalilov, the art...

One of those rare artefacts is a polychrome pitcher found in 1936 by archaeologist-ethnographer Alasgar Alakbarov on Shahtakhti necropolis in Nakhchivan. The pitcher’s surface is divided into three stripes decorated with animal and bird paintings. On...

In order to better understand faiths and beliefs of the Middle Bronze Age people, we offer you to take a look at one of the Museum’s permanent showpieces, known as “Garajamirli pitcher”. Distinguished among many other unique examples of prehistorical...

One of the gold medals is stored in the Museum, reminding of that important event in the sports history of Azerbaijan and the entire world....

In the collection of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, there is a bronze medal produced on the occasion of 20th anniversary of Mingechevir. On the front side of the medal, there is the following dedication minted in Russian: “To Mingechev...

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In the Museum’s funds, there are many artefacts dating back to the so-called Mongolian period of the history of Azerbaijan. The list of such artefacts includes different types of weapons, ammunition and household items, as well as silver dirhams with...

Among various copies of the Quran preserved in the Museum’s collection, one rare copy kept in the Special Fund is distinguished by its’ artistic qualities and historical value. 13 × 9.5 cm Qur’an has aureate pages and is stored in a silver box. Both ...

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The collection of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan includes a shield dating from the 17th to the early 18th century, distinguished by its rich artistic and decorative treatment. The shield measures 75 cm in diameter. The central part of t...

Among the ancient bronze artefacts, zoomorphic pendants are particularly noteworthy for their artistic design and refined craftsmanship. Bronze pendants of this type have been discovered at archaeological settlements and necropolises in Mingachevir, ...

Zoomorphic pottery represents one of the distinctive forms of ancient ceramic art. Produced using techniques known in the 1st millennium BC, these burnished vessels, typically black or grey in colour, served various functional purposes and were somet...

The Archaeology Fund of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan houses a sphero-conical vessel discovered in Beylagan. This remarkable archaeological artefact provides insight into the life of medieval Azerbaijani cities. The vessel’s name deriv...

Sport was also an integral part of Shusha’s cultural life. The zorxana founded by Ibrahimkhalil Khan was further developed by Jafarqulu Khan, and it produced renowned wrestlers such as Nabat and Seyid Hasan, who achieved fame throughout the Near East...

Among the notable artefacts preserved in the Archaeology Fund of the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan is a stone rhyton discovered at the site of ancient Shamakhi. Topped with sculpted representations of two human heads and a dog’s head, this...