A scientific seminar was held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan for third-year students majoring in History Teaching at the Faculty of Education of Baku Slavic University (BSU). The seminar focused on “National, Religious and Sufi Aspects in the Work of Sara Ashurbeyli.”

The speaker was Ali Farhadov, PhD in History, Associate Professor and Leading Researcher at the Museum’s Department of Scientific Research and Presentation of the History of Azerbaijan. In his presentation, he outlined the main areas of Sara Ashurbeyli’s scholarly work and her contribution to the study of Azerbaijan’s history. Particular attention was paid to the national and religious aspects of her research, as well as to the study of Sufism.

The seminar addressed the history of the Shirvanshahs’ state, the history of Baku, Sufism and Hurufism, and the historical ties between Azerbaijan and India in the Middle Ages. The presentation was accompanied by visual materials. Students also learned about Sara Ashurbeyli’s artistic legacy and became acquainted with her artworks.

Following the seminar, the students explored the museum’s exhibition, viewing historical artefacts and objects of material culture. The session concluded with a discussion, during which Ali Farhadov answered the students’ questions.

The seminar provided an opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of Sara Ashurbeyli’s scholarly legacy, the history of Azerbaijan and medieval culture.