Written sources deal with Shamkir as a city in the period of conquests of Moslem countries. Shamkir City situated on Silk Way grew progressive at the second half of 9th century and 10th century; 

NASA Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography currently conducts archaeological excavations in Goytepe Neolithic Settlement situated in the area of Tovuz region. Experts from Tokyo University joined the excavations. 

Qebele played significant role in economic, political and cultural life of the country from 4th century B.C., and which name is recalled in written sources since A.D. 1st century was the first capital city of Albania. 

The ruins of Medieval Agsu Town recalled like “Agsu” or “Yeni Shamakhi” in written sources but known as “Agsu Fortress” or ‘Xarabasheher” among the nation is situated in the area of present Agsu...