On April 16, 2023, the Eurasian Regional Center of ICYF (ICYF-ERC) organized the “Islamic & Medieval Heritage” Tour within the framework of “Model OIC – International Relations Academy 2023”, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
During the tour, the participants had the chance to visit Mir Movsum Aga shrine and Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex. Firstly, participants visited the mosque and shrine complex that is located in an area known as the “ancient cemetery” in Shuvalan village outside #Baku.
After visiting Mir Movsum Aga shrine, participants had been to Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex, where they were demonstrated on-rock and under-rock habitats, petroglyphs, ancient foundations, primitive wall remnants related to the Bronze Age, two underground tunnels leading to the Caspian Sea and Baku city related to the 10-14th and 10-15th centuries, Qala Fortress related to the 10-14th centuries that includes a tower and a stronghold and a tandir (tandoor) related to the 18th century.
It was one of its kind, in educating the significance of Islamic #history preserved in Azerbaijan. The tour was aimed at providing the young students with an interactive approach to learn more about the heritage sites that connect cultural roots to contemporary art in modern-day Azerbaijan. #Islam is recognized as an essential part of our independent national identity, so we took this opportunity to enlighten the participants about the centuries-old Islamic and cultural elements present in Azerbaijan.
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