US chargé d'affaires visits historic Basqal village in Ismayilli

Cultural policy
  • 01 September, 2026
  • 20:04
US chargé d'affaires visits historic Basqal village in Ismayilli

US Chargé d'Affaires Amy Carlon visited Basqal, one of the historic villages of Azerbaijan's Ismayilli district, to learn more about its rich cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship, Report informs, citing a post by the US Embassy in Baku on X.

Basqal, which has centuries of history, is particularly renowned for its traditional kelaghayi silk headscarves and silk-making craftsmanship.

The visit gave Carlon an opportunity to experience firsthand the history, traditions and hospitality that make Azerbaijan's regions unique, the embassy said.