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Cultural Anthropology
Cultural heritage, traditions and customs of different peoples.
"History +" is a popular science web-site providing information on
different scientific and cultural issues such as ancient medicine,
cultural anthropology and history, arts and philosophy.
SOCIETY
600th Anniversary of Nasimi
In 2017 UNESCO will officially celebrate the 600th anniversary of the death of Nasimi (Sayyid ‘Imād-ad-Dīn), poet (1369-1417) (suggested by Azerbaijan with the support of Kazakhstan, Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Turkey). Nasimi (Imad-ad-Din) was born in Shamakha, Shirvanshah state (part of modern-day Republic of Azerbaijan). The great poet has left vast and precious poetic legacy in Azerbaijani, Persian and Arabic languages. His poetry has made a significant impact on the development of Azerbaijani as well as Ottoman Turkish poetic languages over the centuries. Continue reading...
Kurultaj: the Festival of Turkic Nomadic Culture in Hungary
The spirit of the ancient Hun and Magyar warriors still lives in Hungary, the country which tries to maintain ancient traditions of nomadic culture. Continue reading...