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From the series of "Archaeological pearls of Keshikchidagh"
Unique Bronze Age artifacts discovered in kurgans as part of the project "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School 6 in Keshikchidag"—jointly organized by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture and the ANAS Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology—including a 3,600-year-old symbol of authority belonging to a military elite (a mace head), a bronze dagger, and other rare items, have made headlines in prestigious international scientific publications, foreign media outlets, and global archaeology platforms. 15 Sep,2026 A group of tourists from Baku visited the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, managed by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. 14 Sep,2026 Archaeological excavation works are being carried out at mound (kurgan) No. 4 in the Sariyokhus valley under the leadership of Vagif Asadov, lead researcher at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS and Doctor of Philosophy in History. 11 Sep,2026 A news report featured on AzTV highlighted the project "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School – 6 in Keshikchidagh," conducted in the Valley of Mounds within the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, under the management of the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. 10 Sep,2026 An announcement on AzTV regarding the project "Scientific Archaeological Excavations and Summer School 6 in Keshikchidag," implemented on the territory of the "Keshikchidag" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, which is managed by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. Thank you, Alimammad Nabiyev! 09 Sep,2026 Archaeological excavation work continues within the framework of the project "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School in Keshikchidagh – 6," located in the Valley of Kurgans on the territory of the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, managed by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. 08 Sep,2026 Scientific and archaeological research continues within the framework of the "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School in Keshikchidagh – 6" project on the territory of the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, managed by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. 07 Sep,2026 Practical work is underway within the framework of the "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School in Keshikchidagh 6" project in the Valley of Kurgans, located on the territory of the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, managed by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. 07 Sep,2026 ANNOUNCEMENT: "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School in Keshikchidag – 6" 04 Sep,2026 We present the video footage of the international online seminar on "Shared Heritage, Shared Future: Protection, Research, and Promotion of Archaeological and Historical-Cultural Heritage in the Turkic World," held on August 27, 2026. 01 Sep,2026