Azerbaijan and UNESCO

Rufat Mahmud: Icherisheher - living symbol of Azerbaijan's legacy

Rufat Mahmud: Icherisheher - living symbol of Azerbaijan's legacy

Icherisheher is not just a historical site, but a living part of Azerbaijan’s culture - a symbol of national identity and a testament to centuries of intercultural exchange, Chairman of the Board of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Rufat Mahmud said during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Icherisheher’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Gabala and Goygol listed on UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List

Gabala and Goygol listed on UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List

Two Azerbaijani sites  were included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee taking place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on July 6-16, 2025, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture reported.

UNESCO adopts Azerbaijan's resolution

UNESCO adopts Azerbaijan's resolution

Azerbaijan's draft resolution on "The impact of mines on cultural heritage" was adopted during the 15th meeting of the parties to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in times of armed conflict, held at …