Nizami Ganjavi Ganja State History-Ethnography Museum, State history and ethnography museum in Ganja, Azerbaijan.
The museum displays 30,000 exhibits across 18 halls, featuring archaeological finds, historical documents, and ethnographic artifacts from the Ganja region.
Founded in 1924 by professors and students of Ganja Seminary, the museum started with two departments and 500 exhibits focused on ethnography and agriculture.
The collections include ancient Ganja rugs, traditional copper crafts, regional costumes, and exhibits showcasing the customs of Azerbaijani communities through centuries.
Located in the former residence of Javad Khan descendants, the museum offers guided tours in multiple languages and maintains regular opening hours throughout the week.
The museum houses a 220-centimeter-tall woman skeleton dating back to the second millennium BC and a silver crown from the Caucasian Albania period.
Location: Ganja
Inception: 1924
Phone: +994(22)563594
GPS coordinates: 40.68028,46.35778
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:13
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