SHAMAKHY ON THE CONTEXT OF OUR NATIONAL SPIRITUAL VALUES (IN XIX CENTURY AND AT THE BEGINNING OF XX’s)

Abstract

This article has been dedicated to the studying of national spiritual values of Shamakhy, one of the ancient regions of Azerbaijan. The territory of Shamakhy, being one of the ancient cultural centres, with its rich and centuries − old culture didn’t lose its traditional, role and importance not only in Azerbaijan but also in the cultural life of ancient East.In the research work the rich national values specific to Shamakhy have been found out, that is to say, enough ethnographical observations haven been carried out. During investigation the author used efficiently large scientific literature, materials of museums, and observation ethnographic materials.