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INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE "ANCIENT AND MODERN EAST: SOURCES, STUDIES, AND PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT" ("ZIYA BUNYADOV READINGS")

(20–21 December 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan)

Dedicated to the memory of Ziya Musa oghlu Bunyadov, Hero of the Soviet Union and full member of the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences.

Academician Ziya Bunyadov was a medievalist historian and the founder of the Azerbaijani school of Arabic studies. His scientific activity developed in two directions: the study of the history of the feudalism period of the Near and Middle Eastern countries and the research, explanatory translation, and publication of the works of medieval authors on the history, science, and culture of the Near and Middle Eastern peoples. In Ziya Bunyadov's numerous writings (more than 450 scientific monographs, articles, reports, and annotated translations) on various fields of oriental studies, the social, political, cultural, and economic history of not only the Azerbaijani people but also the entire mediaeval Muslim world is being investigated. All his works are based on a deep and accurate analysis of the primary sources. However, some issues that he investigated are distinguished by their originality. Thanks to his rich and multifaceted scientific activity, the prominent scientist has made worthy contributions to the advancement of the science of history to a new stage in the republic of Azerbaijan. In addition to the fundamental studies he carried out on various periods of Azerbaijan's history as well as the translation of medieval sources, the extensive comments he wrote on them brought the scientist great fame.

On December 20–21, 2023, the Institute of Oriental Studies named after academician Z.M. Bunyadov of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences is going to organize an International Scientific Conference on the theme "Ancient and Modern East: Sources, Studies, and Prospects for Future Development" ("Ziya Bunyadov Readings"), dedicated to the memory of the Academician. The Institute of Oriental Studies is calling for abstracts for this conference.

TOPICS

• Academician Z.M. Bunyadov's contributions to the science of source studies; and the study of historical issues of the medieval East;
• Historiography and source studies of ancient and medieval East history;
• Social and political processes of modern Eastern countries;
• Religious, philosophical, and social issues of Eastern peoples;
• Problems of studying the literature and language of the Eastern peoples;

To participate in the International Scientific Conference "Ancient and Modern East: Sources, Studies, and Prospects for Future Development" ("Ziya Bunyadov Readings") submit your abstract of minimum 300 and maximum 400 words, in Azerbaijani, English or Russian through e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. conference’s electronic mail address.  

Abstract submission guidelines:

• Abstracts should be sent in one of the three languages: Azerbaijani, English, or Russian.
• Abstracts should be within the word limit of 300–400 words.
• Abstracts should be prepared in "A4" format, with "12" size letters, 2 cm from the top and bottom, 3 cm from the left, 1 cm from the right, with 1 space, typed in "Times New Roman" font.
• Abstracts, after the title of the paper or presentation, should include the author's name, surname, affiliation, position, scientific degree, and e-mail address.
• The research topic and findings should be clearly stated in the abstract.

Abstract submission is now OPEN!

Important dates:

• Abstract submission deadline: 20^th October 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
• Notification of accepted abstracts: 10^th November 2023