Under the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 31, 2023, October 20 is celebrated as Zangilan City Day. To mark the occasion, the Presidential Library has prepared a virtual exhibition dedicated to the liberation of the city of Zangilan from occupation, its history and cultural heritage.

The exhibition features a range of publications on Zangilan’s history, cultural heritage, natural and geographical characteristics, and the development of the region. The books are valuable resources for studying the city’s history and geography, historical monuments and place names, as well as for researching the cultural heritage of Garabagh and East Zangezur. The materials presented also provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Zangilan’s historical and cultural characteristics and the region’s place in the broader history of Azerbaijan.

The virtual exhibition also includes publications on the history of the Patriotic War, the restoration of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and the liberation of Zangilan from occupation. These materials highlight the historical significance of the liberation of the city of Zangilan on October 20, 2020, the course of the war and the political and historical consequences of Azerbaijan’s victory. The exhibition also includes publications on the restoration and reconstruction work being carried out in the liberated territories and the socio-economic development of Garabagh and East Zangezur.

The virtual exhibition contributes to preserving the historical memory of Zangilan, promoting the city’s cultural heritage and facilitating the study of the links between the past and the present-day development of the liberated territories. The publications featured in the exhibition serve as valuable sources of information for historians, researchers, students and a broad readership interested in Azerbaijani history and the cultural heritage of Garabagh.