Azerbaijani and French scientists start archaeological excavations

The Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography under the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences, together with the National Scientific Research Centre and Paris's National Saint-Germain Museum, have started archaeological research in the Lerik region of Azerbaijan (325 km from Baku) within the Morgan Heritage Research.

At present, the group is involved in an archaeological dig in necropolis burials in stone boxes relating to the early first millennium BC, located in the village of Kravelabi in the Lerik region, an expedition member, Anar Agalarzade, told Trend today.

"The burials in stone boxes are important historical monuments which can provide information about the rich history of Azerbaijan's southern region," he said. "While examining these monuments we expect to find archaeological materials reflecting the material and spiritual culture of the era, burial customs and religious beliefs."