Azerbaijan
UNESCO member since 1992
Europe and North America
Group II
UNESCO in Azerbaijan
Observatory of Killed Journalists
Maharram Ibrahimov
Observatory of Killed Journalists
Siraj Abishov
World Heritage
Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace
Observatory of Killed Journalists
Rasim Aliyev
World Heritage
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Observatory of Killed Journalists
Elmar Huseinov
World Heritage
Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
Observatory of Killed Journalists
Adil Bunyatov
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UNESCO Global Network of Learning cities
Gabala
UNESCO Global Network of Learning cities
Baku
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UNESCO Global Network of Learning cities
Ganja
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Nar Bayrami, traditional pomegranate festivity and culture
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Art of miniature
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Culture of Çay (tea), a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Pehlevanliq culture: traditional zorkhana games, sports and wrestling
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving
Enabling Intercultural Dialogue
Azerbaijan Framework for Enabling Intercultural Dialogue Profile
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Azerbaijani Mugham
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Art of Azerbaijani Ashiq
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Traditional art and symbolism of Kelaghayi, making and wearing women’s silk headscarves
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Craftsmanship and performance art of the Tar, a long-necked string musical instrument
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Copper craftsmanship of Lahij
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Dolma making and sharing tradition, a marker of cultural identity
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Yalli (Kochari, Tenzere), traditional group dances of Nakhchivan
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument
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Lists and designations
Data & Statistics
Country's representation to UNESCO
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Permanent Delegation of Azerbaijan to UNESCO
Maison de l'UNESCO
Bureau B12.24 -B12.30
1, rue Miollis
Paris Cedex 15
75732
France
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National Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan for UNESCO
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Shikhali Gurbanov Str. 4
Baku
1009
Azerbaijan