HISTORICAL-ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRACES OF CRAFTSMANSHIP OF ANCIENT BARDA TOWN

Abstract

Barda is one of the ancient towns of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In medieval sources and scientific literature the town of Barda is also shown as the capital of the country (Albania), and as the political, cultural center, as well as
a center of art.As a result of the study of material culture samples found in archaeological excavations conducted in Barda, it became clear that in the early Middle Ages, several types of crafts were widespread in Barda. Pottery, metalworking, glass production, jewelry, masonry, weaving and other crafts had developed at a high level in Barda. Most examples of craftsmanship found in Barda belonged to local producers. The location of Barda at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes has played an important role in the development of craftsmanship here.