Khazar University Students at a Scientific Seminar with Experts

On May 29, 2025, a scientific-educational seminar titled “Western and Eastern Civilizations in Antiquity: Connections, Influences, and Views” was held at the Nizami campus of Khazar University. The event was jointly organized by the Department of History and Archaeology of the School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Khazar University, the Department of Scientific Exhibition Organization of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS, with the support of the Public Relations and Media Office of Khazar University.

At the seminar, Dr. Zaur Hasanov, Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS, and PhD Ruxsara Guliyeva, a lecturer at the Department of History and Archaeology at Khazar University, delivered presentations. Moderated by Orkhan Zamanov, Acting Head of the Department of Scientific Exhibition Organization at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of ANAS and a lecturer at the Department of History and Archaeology of Khazar University, the presentations dedicated to topics on ancient civilizations aimed to promote scientific-academic developments and contemporary research among students and guests of Khazar University.

Dr. Zaur Hasanov’s lecture titled “The Scythians and Other Eastern Peoples in Classical Sources,” directly related to his research field, was listened to attentively and sparked interest among participants. The topic was selected within the framework of the subject “Ancient World History II” for students majoring in History and History-Geography Education at the School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, with the aim of presenting modern approaches and scientific advancements in the study of ancient civilizations directly by researchers.

The lecture delivered by PhD Ruxsara Guliyeva, titled “State Governance in the Roman Republic,” was intended to provide students with a scholarly perspective on the origins, formation, and evolution of statehood and governance relations in Ancient Roman society. This topic is directly related to the curriculum and is of significant importance for the development of students’ subject knowledge and their worldview concerning ancient civilizations.

The event concluded with numerous questions and a lively discussion. A broad debate followed the lecture, which was received with great interest. A group photo was taken with the students, and it was expressed that similar seminars are desired to be organized in the future.