The Presidential Library has presented a virtual exhibition titled “Naila Velikhanli – 85” on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the birth of the prominent Azerbaijani historian, Academician Naila Velikhanli. The aim of the exhibition is to reflect the rich and multifaceted scholarly legacy of the academician, her significant role in the development of Azerbaijani historical science, and the contribution of her research to the formation and advancement of national historiography.

The exhibition features materials related to the life and scholarly activity of Academician Naila Velikhanli, as well as her fundamental works, authored and edited by her. These publications comprehensively address the main stages in the history of Azerbaijan from ancient times to the Middle Ages and modern times, including issues of statehood, military and political processes, culture and civilization. Particular attention is also given to problems of regional history and historiography. The virtual exhibition clearly demonstrates the thematic breadth and methodological rigor of the scholar’s research.

This virtual exhibition “Naila Velikhanli – 85” emphasizes the academic’s approach of the distinguished academician who made a significant contribution to the development of historical studies in Azerbaijan, as well as on the research tradition, grounded in source studies and an objective analysis of historical facts, and highlights her role in establishing a scholarly school within Azerbaijani historiography, as well as the theoretical and practical significance of her academic legacy.

The virtual exhibition serves as an important informational resource for historians, researchers, students, and the wider public, offering an opportunity to become acquainted with the scholarly activity of Academician Naila Velikhanli, to engage with reliable academic sources on key issues in the history of Azerbaijan, and to broaden their knowledge in the field of historical studies.