New editions of Hajifakhraddin Safarli were presented within the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" at NSU
15.10.2026
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The presentation of the book "Ajami Abubakr oglu Nakhchivani: identity and heritage" authored by Hajifakhraddin Safarli, doctor of historical sciences, professor, corresponding member of ANAS, and the monograph "Epigraphical monuments of Nakhchivan city", revised and republished with additions, was held at Nakhchivan State University.
NSU rector Elbrus Isayev, who opened the event with an introductory speech, spoke about the scientific importance of both publications, their role in studying and promoting the rich historical and cultural heritage of Nakhchivan. The rector emphasized the importance of the book "Acemi Abubakr oglu Nakhchivani: personality and heritage" dedicated to the study of the life and creativity of the outstanding Azerbaijani architect Acemi Nakhchivani. He said that researching the work of Ajami Nakhchivani, one of the founders of the Azerbaijani school of architecture, on a scientific basis, is important in terms of promoting, protecting and passing on the national architectural heritage to future generations. The book published as part of the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture" contributes to a deeper study of the legacy of the outstanding architect.
Elbrus Isayev also talked about the scientific importance of the monograph "Epigraphic Monuments of the City of Nakhchivan", which he is the scientific editor of. He noted that the work provides detailed information about the history of the city of Nakhchivan, which is one of the ancient cultural centers of Azerbaijan and the Middle East as a whole, its election as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2018, the monuments of Muslim epigraphy that have been preserved to this day, as well as the inscriptions displayed in city museums and discovered by chance.
It was stated that epigraphic monuments are important sources for studying the ancient history and rich cultural heritage of Nakhchivan. The inscriptions on architectural monuments and tombstones contain valuable information about construction dates, customers, architects, as well as social and cultural life of the time.
In the monograph consisting of five chapters, the inscriptions of the tombs of Yusif Küseyir oglu and Momina Khatyn, the double minaret capital, the Imamzade complex and the Jame (Jafariya) mosque, as well as the epigraphic samples preserved in the Nakhchivan State History Museum, the "Nakhchivangala" History-Architecture Museum Complex and the Open-Air Museum are studied.
The seven-chapter book "Ajami Abubakr oglu Nakhchivani: personality and heritage" is dedicated to the 900th anniversary of the outstanding architect. In the work, the creativity of Ajami Nakhchivani, his place in the history of Azerbaijani architecture, as well as the students of the Nakhchivan school of architecture were investigated. The decrees signed by President Ilham Aliyev on the development of urban planning and architecture, protection and promotion of the national architectural heritage are also reflected in the book.
At the event, the head of the "History of Azerbaijan" department, doctor of historical sciences, professor Khazar Huseynov, associate professor of the "Architecture" department, doctor of philosophy in architecture Gulnara Ganbarova, deputy dean of the Faculty of History and Philology, doctor of philosophy in history Gadir Akbarov and other speakers talked about the scientific importance of publications, their role in the study of the historical and cultural heritage of Nakhchivan and its transmission to future generations.
The author Hajifakhreddin Safarli expressed his gratitude for the attention and care given to the preparation of the books, as well as for the organization of the presentation.
