A Republican scientific conference of young researchers titled "Monuments and Their Importance in Studying Our History" was held at the Faculty of History of Baku State University (BSU).

Opening the event, Mais Suleymanov, Director of the Center for Organization of Scientific Activity and Innovations at BSU, emphasized the significance of preserving historical monuments and passing them on to future generations. He highlighted the state policies in place to protect cultural heritage, noting that monuments are not only relics of the past but also vital representations of material culture — stone passports that testify to the enduring presence of our people in this region.

Dean of the Faculty, Ibrahim Zeynalov, presented a report titled "The Importance of Monuments and Historical Sites in Studying Our National History". He underlined that historical monuments reflect the ancient roots and identity of a nation, with archaeological monuments holding particular importance. Zeynalov also noted that the conference received numerous abstracts from institutions such as the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS, the Kazakh branch of BSU, the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts, Lankaran State University, as well as historical and cultural reserves. Out of these, 41 abstracts were accepted by the conference’s organizing committee.

Other speakers included Kamala Najafova, Deputy Dean of the Faculty; Academician Yagub Makhmudov, Head of the Department of Ancient World and Middle Ages History; and Tarikh Dostiyev, Head of the Department of Archaeology and Ethnography. They all highlighted the vital role of youth in the study and promotion of national cultural heritage. In addition, they stressed the importance of continued research on the repatriation and preservation of cultural artifacts located in museums abroad, especially those affected by acts of Armenian vandalism.

The academic program featured presentations such as "Study of Gobustan Monuments: History, Modernity and Prospects" by Turan Eldarov from the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS, and "Kultepe II Settlement: Everyday Life in Early Cities of Azerbaijan" by Aynur Agayeva, a master’s student at BSU.

The conference proceeded with discussions across six thematic sections, fostering dynamic engagement among participants and advancing scholarly dialogue on the preservation and significance of historical monuments.