Unique archaeological findings discovered in Ganja, Azerbaijan

The unique archaeological findings related to the antique period were discovered in the territory of ancient Ganja.

Excavations in Ganja, Azerbaijan. Officials of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Science of Azerbaijan revealed unique archaeological findings, related to the antique period, in the territory of ancient Ganja.

According to the news service of the National Academy of Science of Azerbaijan, in particular, numerous decorations, household objects, coins (similar to those, made during Macedonian Alexander’s reign) related to the antique period were discovered, in particular.

At the same time, the territory of ancient Ganja was definite by archaeologists. This territory is located on the right bank of the Ganja river, where the Imamzade complex is currently functioning.

All archaeological objects found during the digs in the upper layers of land, were passed to the due instances for conduction of detailed expertise.


Source: News Az [November 26, 2010]