New York Hosts Book Presentation on Iravan’s Historical Legacy

New York:The English edition of the book "Iravan Through the Language of Historical Documents" by Professor Farida Safiyeva was presented in New York. The book is significant for its exploration of Iravan's history, documenting the heritage of Azerbaijani families who once resided there and sharing their legacies with an international audience.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event commenced with a welcoming address by Alyona Badalova, Director of the 'My Way' Children and Youth Creative Development Center. Honored Artist and President of the Alliance of Azerbaijani American Organizations, Professor Nargiz Aliyarova, elaborated on the book's importance, emphasizing the author's extensive scientific work and archival research, making it stand out as Safiyeva's third book on this theme.

Professor Farida Safiyeva shared insights about the book's historical context, her research objectives, and the personal significance of the topic of Iravan. Her previous publications have delved into the city's history, the Iravan Khanate's establishment, and the contributions of 70 intellectuals associated with the region.

The book provides an extensive history of ten prominent families from Iravan, including the Aliyevs, Topchubashovs, and Seyidzades. It incorporates documents related to their residences, enhancing its academic value. Safiyeva highlighted the lives and achievements of notable figures from these families during the presentation.

Safiyeva stressed that her research aims to explore Iravan's role in Azerbaijani history, the heritage of its families, and to present historical facts with scientific analysis. Elvin Ashrafzade, Deputy Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the UN, congratulated Safiyeva on her publication and wished her continued success.