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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.
Within the framework of the priority areas of the "Azerbaijan Culture – 2040" Concept, a motivation camp was organized to develop the professional competencies of cultural workers operating in the regions, improve management and communication skills, as well as increase the motivation and business potential of employees.
The State Service for Conservation, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture consecutively implemented the "Scientific-Archaeological Excavations and Summer School in Keshikchidagh" projects from 2021 to 2025 under the administration of the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve. During the archaeological excavations, numerous artifacts dating back to the Middle Bronze Age, Late Bronze Age, and Early Iron Age were discovered, and the results of the projects were covered in prestigious international media.
The Archaeological and Historical-Cultural Heritage of the Turkic World Discussed at an International Online Seminar
On August 24, 2026, employees of the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, under the administration of the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, visited the Goytepe Neolithic settlement located in the Tovuz district.
On August 24, 2026, employees of the "Keshikchidagh" State Historical and Cultural Reserve, operating under the State Service for Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the Goytepe Neolithic settlement located in the Tovuz District.
The video titled "Scythian-Type Arrowheads Discovered in Keshikchidag" presents the features of these rare archaeological finds, their production technology, the kurgans where they were discovered, and their connection to similar specimens found across Azerbaijan.
Hilal Beydemir, an employee of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and a specialist in digital architecture and restoration-preservation, discussed the training sessions conducted in this area and the application of AutoCAD software in digital architectural documentation.
Șahin Menteșe, archaeologist and lecturer at Ege University, speaks about the office phase of the training, the methods applied, and the results achieved.
"Digital Architectural Drawings and Documentation Methods" Training
In his interview, Associate Professor Parviz Gasimov, PhD in History, Deputy Director for Artificial Intelligence at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), discusses the application of digital technologies in archaeological research and the opportunities they create for the documentation of cultural heritage.
We present an interview with Hilal Beydemir, an official of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and a specialist in digital architecture, restoration, and conservation, on the significance of the training and the application of modern technologies in cultural heritage documentation. The interview was conducted as part of the theoretical and practical training program on "Digital Architectural Representations and Documentation Methods," jointly organized by the State Service for Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).
Along with the application of LiDAR and 3D scanning technologies in documenting archaeological heritage, interviews were also conducted with participants and experts during the training. We present the interview regarding the objectives of the training, the role of digital technologies in archaeological research, and the practical sessions held.
