Icherisheher’s Numismatics Museum: Uncovering history through ancient coins VIDEO
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC
The latest feature in AZERTAC’s “If I Were a Tourist” column highlights the Numismatics Museum.
Every step along the streets of Icherisheher evokes centuries of history. Housed in the 12th-century Ashur Mosque, the Numismatics Museum is one of the Old City’s distinctive attractions, offering visitors a chance to discover the secrets of the past.
The coins on display take visitors on a fascinating journey through history, spanning the period from the 3rd century BC to the 20th century AD. The exhibition features more than 200 coins from the museum’s numismatic collection. Each is a valuable artefact offering insights into the economic life, trade relations and culture of the period to which it belongs.
Have you ever wondered what stories coins once used in everyday trade can tell us today? Their images and inscriptions preserve valuable traces of ancient states, rulers and historical eras.
The Ashur Mosque, which houses the museum, is equally remarkable for its history and architecture. Visitors can explore both the world of ancient coins and the rich architectural heritage of Icherisheher.
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