BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 8. The State Flag
Museum was originally opened by the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva on November
9, 2010. Since its opening, the museum has showcased the
three-colored flag of Azerbaijan, as well as flags of historical
khanates and states that existed on Azerbaijani territory at
various times in history, providing visitors with in-depth
historical context, the official representative of the Baku
Boulevard Administration Afsana Mehdiyeva told the media, Trend
reports.
Mehdiyeva noted that the museum features 400 exhibits reflecting
Azerbaijan’s ancient and rich history of statehood.
“Visitors to the museum are provided with in-depth information
about each historical artifact on display. In 2017, as part of the
reconstruction and restoration of State Flag Square, the State Flag
Museum was temporarily closed for extensive repairs. During the
years of renovation, the museum’s staff focused on preserving,
conserving, and enhancing the collection, resulting in the number
of exhibits growing to 431.
The Flag Museum, set to reopen with a fresh design and updated
layout following its renovation, now features the “Victory Gallery”
exhibition, which honors the 44-day Patriotic War. This gallery
showcases powerful photographs from the military parade marking the
third anniversary of the victory along with images of the national
flag being raised in the territories liberated from occupation
under the leadership of the victorious Supreme
Commander-in-Chief.
The museum consists of six exhibition halls.
Exhibition Hall A focuses on ancient and medieval Azerbaijan,
displaying historical flags, flagpoles, symbols of power, coins,
weapons, and 19th-century coats of arms of Azerbaijani cities.
Exhibition Hall B covers the era of the Azerbaijan Democratic
Republic and the Azerbaijan SSR. It exhibits the state flag that
was displayed in the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic’s parliament on
December 7, 1918, along with photographs, banknotes, postage
stamps, and flags and coats of arms from various periods of the
Azerbaijan SSR’s constitution.
Exhibition Hall C highlights the period of independence,
showcasing commemorative medals and postage stamps dedicated to
National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the Standard of the President of
Azerbaijan, orders and medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and
the Constitution of the independent Republic of Azerbaijan. This
hall also features a stand displaying significant historical
documents, including the “Order of the President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan dated November 17, 2007, on the establishment of the
National Flag Square in the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan,
Baku”, “Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated
November 17, 2009 on the establishment of the National Flag Day of
the Republic of Azerbaijan”, “Resolution of the Supreme Majlis of
the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic dated November 17, 1990, chaired
by Heydar Aliyev”.
Exhibition Hall D is dedicated to the Armed Forces of
Azerbaijan, showcasing flags, medals, emblems, and chevrons of the
Azerbaijani military.
Sectors E and F display the ceremonial uniforms worn by the
servicemen of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In addition, the museum’s monitors feature a series of
compelling videos that explore the rich history of Azerbaijan, from
its ancient and medieval periods to the era of the Azerbaijan
Democratic Republic and the Azerbaijan SSR. These videos highlight
the pivotal contributions of National Leader Heydar Aliyev to
Azerbaijan’s statehood, the development of its military forces, and
the historic victory in the Patriotic War, achieved under the
Supreme Command of President Ilham Aliyev,” she added.
