Shusha Museum of History

Shusha Museum of History (Azerbaijani: Şuşa tarix muzeyi) was one of 8 museums located in Shusha, Azerbaijan.[1][2] It was founded in 1969 and contained up to 5,000 exhibits.[3] The museum was closed after the capture of Shusha on May 8, 1992.[4]

Shusha Museum of History
Established1969
LocationShusha, Azerbaijan

History

The idea of establishing Shusha Museum of History dates back to 1967. At that time, Arif Agakishiyev, who worked as the first secretary of Shusha District Party Committee, raised the idea of creating such a museum before the Ministry of Culture and the idea was positively received.

Collecting of exhibits

References
  1. ""Шуша" в Большой Советской Энциклопедии". Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  2. "Шуша жива и поныне". Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  3. "Shusha Museum of History (5,000 exhibits)". Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  4. "Агрессия против Азербайджана". Retrieved 5 August 2010.
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