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Poets of Azerbaijan

 Literature is one of the fields that best reflects the culture and characteristics of a country. Let's take a look at the important poets in Azerbaijani literature. Nizami Gencevi (1141-1209): Nizâmî Ganjavi is a renowned figure in medieval Azerbaijani literature. His education at the madrasah, coupled with his extensive personal studies, allowed him to develop expertise in numerous fields. He acquired a deep understanding of Islamic principles, as well as the oral and written traditions of the Near East. Additionally, he was well-versed in Arabic, Persian, and Greek languages, ancient Greek history and philosophy, Indian philosophy, astronomy, medicine, and geometry. Mahsati Gencevi (12th century): Mehseti Ganjavi is recognized as the earliest female poet in Azerbaijani literature. She was born in the city of Ganja around 1113 and lived during the 12th century. Though some sources suggest she passed away in Ganja at the century's end, concrete details about her life and eve
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Traditional Turkish Headdress

 Traditional clothes in Turkish society; It has created a unique character with color, motif and form elements, nourished by social, economic and religious values. The original Turkish clothing culture, which continues its diversity and continuity today, appears with different aesthetics and meaning integrity in every region. Headdresses in traditional Turkish clothing are more than just a piece of clothing, they are important elements that reflect social identity, cultural heritage and historical past. Each title carries a different meaning in the context in which it is used and reflects Turkey's rich cultural diversity. In this article, we will discuss topics from different regions in Turkish headress. Aleyçin is known as bridal headwear, which is nourished by Alevi values in Turkish clothing culture and has a unique character. Picture 1 . Aleyçin Civa ~ cuva (bridal headdress) example from Değirmenlik (Akseki) village. Source: Murat Arslan. Picture 2. Cuva A Tahtacı wedding.

Discovering Azerbaijan

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of Turkish countries and Turkish culture? Bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south, the Republic of Azerbaijan is a fascinating country that offers a unique blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and modern innovation. The Republic of Azerbaijan is a unitary constitutional republic. Its administrative structure consists of 59 regions (rayons), 11 cities and 1 autonomous republic.  So let's start by briefly getting to know the beautiful Azerbaijan, also known as the land of fire . Azerbaijani flag The Azerbaijani flag, which has been the official flag of the country since 1991, was determined for the first time by the government of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic at the meeting held on November 9, 1918. November 9 is celebrated as Flag Day. The symbolic meaning of the three colors of the Azerbaijani flag: Blue color: It emphasizes that the Azerbaijani people are of