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The monument built in honor of the leader of the Sheikhs - Usif Kuseyir oghlu tomb

Details: Category: News; Published on Wednesday, 23 August 2017 17:34; Hits: 1480

Nakhchivan, the cultural center of Azerbaijan, is rich in historical monuments, preserving the rich heritage of our ancestors, reflecting the magnificence of the Eastern architecture and Turkish-Islamic culture. One of such monuments is the tomb of Usif Kuseyir oghlu, the first result of Achami’s potency, dating back to VIII centuries ago.

The double dome structure of the tomb is an example of the only monumental monument that preserved its previous shape until our time. We interviewed Fakhraddin Safarli, director of the Institute of History, Ethnography and Archeology of Nakhchivan Branch of ANAS, correspondent member of ANAS, to get information about this ancient cultural monument, which is a witness of our great history. He noted that this monument was built by one of the greatest representatives of Nakhchivan-Maragha architecture and the Azerbaijani architecture architect Ajami Nakhchivani in 1162. This information is mentioned in the inscription on the upper surface of the dome. The monument consists of an underground vault and a towershaped part. As the vault is under ground, the tomb looks like a single-layer tower from outside. The aboveground part of the monument is octagonal both from inside and outside.

As the tower of the tomb is made of internal and external recesses, the corner sections in the form of thick supports make a constructive system similar to the cage structure. This structure also reinforces the visibility of the outer appearance of the monument. The main issue is to provide the longevity of the building, which intermediate walls are not so thick, due to the constructive strength of the corners. It is the result of mastery engineering that Usif Kuseyir oghlu tomb is the only tomb having upper pyramidal cover and remaining undestroyed during 800 years among the towerformed tombs in Azerbaijan. All eight surfaces of the tomb were decorated with different geometric ornaments. These ornaments were assembled with baked small bricks and then were reinforced againist the surfaces by joining a frying fan form with a lime solution. I must note that construction of Usif Kuseyir oghlu tomb and also its decorative laying was built of one material, with qualified burnt bricks. This one rises the completeness of simple, clear and pure geometric shape of monument and gives a common, expressive and reddish picteresque to the tomb. This picturesque is enriched with the prismatic base, pyramidal dome, sinuous face, rich light-shade ranges.

There are potential opportunities for the development of rural tourism in Nakhchivan

Details: Category: News; Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 09:41; Hits: 1547

AZERTAC published an article entitled “There are potential opportunities for the development of rural tourism in Nakhchivan”. We present this article to the readers.

There are wide opportunities in our country, including Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, to spend leisure time effectively and have a good rest on hot summer days. At this point, rural tourism attracts more attention. Because rural tourism is the most profitable and most beautiful recreation.

It is gratifying that, this is the type of tourist that is gaining popularity in the world, especially in developed European countries, is growing in our country, including the autonomous republic. Rich natural tourism resources and renewed social infrastructure are key factors for this.

Rural tourism is economically profitable, and easy to organize. There are no difficulties in organizing this type of tourism compared to others. There are no difficulties in organizing this type of tourism compared to others. For example, during the summer vacation, when traveling to Bichenek village of Shahbuz region or Chennab village of Ordubad region, you can see it more clearly when compared to any tourist center near abroad. Thus, it is possible to organize a recreation program for a family of four in one village for at least twenty days at a cost of one week on a foreign tour. This type of tourism, besides saving tourists’ expenses, is a source of income for the population of the villages. Renting a part of the villagers’ house or yard, providing tourists with daily food products is a good source of income. Today, the rapid improvement of infrastructure in our villages, the improvement in the living conditions of the population by increasing in incomes, are also among the positive factors. Undoubtedly, villages’ exotic atmosphere for city tourists, the attractive village views, interesting traditions, kitchen samples prepared with ecologically clean and unique menu are the main motives, yet the modern living conditions are considered to be one of the most important conditions. In other words, there are very interesting elements of attraction for urban tourists in the countryside.

The next Saturday concert took place in Nakhchivan

Details: Category: News; Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 09:37; Hits: 1504

The next concert organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was held Clock Tower in Nakhchivan on Saturday.

Starting from June, Saturday concerts are held for the meaningful vacations of people in parks and squares of Nakhchivan city. The “Shealala” Instrumental ensemble of the Culture and Tourism Department of Nakhchivan City performed an interesting concert program.

Lyrical and cheerful songs of our well-known composers Rauf Hajiyev, Haji Khanmammadov, Ibrahim Topchubashov, Emin Sabitoglu and others made good impressions on the residents and guests of our city.

The film “Missing memories” was demonstrated

Details: Category: News; Published on Saturday, 19 August 2017 11:31; Hits: 1374

The film “Missing Memories” produced by the “Azerbaijanfilm” studio in 2015, was demonstrated by Nakhchivan State Film Fund in Kangarli District Culture House as part of the “Day of Azerbaijani Cinema” project.

Before the film, Shanhayat Safarova, the collaborator of Nakhchivan State Film Fund, spoke about the development path of the Azerbaijani cinema and informed the audience about the new fictional films shot in the years of independence.

It was noted that scenario writers are Konstantin Vorobyov and Yaver Rzayev and is of war subject. The film is about the fate of a soldier who had fought the Brest fortress in 1941 and fought for protection of Garabagh from the Armenian invaders after 50 years.

We must note that the film dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the victory over fascism was filmed in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus, in the popular Brest city, Vileyka district and in Azerbaijan.

The successe of Babek Region Folk Theatre is growing

Details: Category: News; Published on Friday, 18 August 2017 11:29; Hits: 1345

Necessary conditions are established for the activity of folk theatres in the autonomous republic. The folk theatres operating in some regions attract attention with their performances.

Recently, we were in Babek region. As I wrote articles about culture, I wanted to visit the cultural centers here, and I was interested in the work of the folk theater. The actor of the theater, Honored artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan Vidadi Rajabli informed us about the history of the theatre located in the building of the Culture House of Babek Region:

The roots of the theater art in Azerbaijan are related to the life, social life, festive and wedding traditions, as well as outlook of people. The spectacle elements in the ceremony, ritual and games played an important role in the creation of an independent folk theater. The repertoire of the folk theater consisted of small-scale performances with ethical content. Folk theaters played an important role in the formation of Azerbaijani professional theater. The history of the theater art that dates back to ancient times begins with Mirza Fatali Akhundov’s “Vizier of Lankaran Khanate” and “Haji Gara” staged in March and April 1873 in Baku.