Gabala:A group of Ukrainian children and young people visited the Gabala State Historical and Artistic Reserve in Azerbaijan, an initiative organized by the Social Services Agency under Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the visitors were welcomed by Zahir Karimov, Director of the State Historical and Artistic Reserve, and his team at the Gabala Archaeological Centre. During their visit, the children explored exhibition halls and received detailed explanations about the historical artefacts and material culture uncovered in the area through archaeological excavations. Additionally, they were informed about the Gabala Archaeological Centre, established with the support of the SEBA (Seoul-Baku) Azerbaijan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association.
The program included a screening of the film 'Gabala - The Capital of Caucasian Albania,' enhancing their understanding of the region's historical significance. The group also toured archaeological sites known as Selbir and Gala, where they learned about remnants of historical structures such as public buildings, storage pits, hearths, and water supply systems, as well as ancient fortress walls.
The Ukrainian children's visit to the Gabala State Historical and Artistic Reserve provided them with lasting memories of the area's rich archaeological and cultural heritage.