Bread Museum, Historical bread museum in Aghdam District, Azerbaijan
The Bread Museum occupied a restored 19th-century mill building and displayed over 2,800 objects related to bread varieties, agricultural tools, and historical artifacts. The building contained three exhibition halls with a working mechanical mill capable of processing eight tons of grain daily.
The museum was established in 1983 as the world's second bread museum and aimed to document the history and importance of bread in the region. It suffered severe damage during the First Karabakh War in 1992.
The museum displayed traditional baking implements and grain samples from across Azerbaijan. The collection showed how bread-making held importance in local communities and connected closely to regional customs.
Visitors should allow time to explore the three exhibition halls thoroughly to see the varied collections. The working mill on display helps clarify traditional grain processing and offers practical insights into older production methods.
The collection included a preserved piece of bread from the Leningrad Blockade, donated by survivor Galina Andreevna Kanaeva. This rare artifact stands as evidence of the severe starvation endured during one of the darkest episodes of the 20th century.
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