GEORGIAN PRESIDENT VISITS AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY

21.05.2009 [16:30]
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Baku, May 21 (AZERTAC). President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili has today visited the Azerbaijan National History Museum here.

The Georgian leader was informed about the museum. The building constructed in 1895-1897 was a property of Azerbaijani millionaire Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev. The building became a museum in 1920. The museum has the collection of items reflecting all periods of Azerbaijan`s history. Under President Ilham Aliyev`s decree, the building was restored to its original appearance.

Saakashvili viewed the displays concerning Albania, Atropatene and Sirvanshah, historical regions in present-day Azerbaijan.

Director of the Museum, Naila Valikhanli said the museum has over 300 thousand items. Photographs and historical documents reflect the life and activity of famous persons who obtained education with Tagiyev`s support.

The Georgian President saw the exhibits of Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev memorial museum.

Mikheil Saakashvili signed the museum`s guestbook.

The Director of the Museum presented keepsakes to the Georgian President.

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