https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/45/142-146
Reyhana Safarova
Baku, Azerbaijan
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5168-5216
safarovareyhane@gmail.com
The Influence of Greek and Roman Cultures on the Ancient Society of Azerbaijan: Cultural and Social Perspectives
Abstract
In ancient times, Greek and Roman cultures had a significant impact on various regions of Azerbaijan. These cultures, especially in ancient Albania, Atropatena and other areas, contributed to important innovations in the fields of urban planning, art, education and trade. Greek philosophy reshaped the social structure of the period, gave impetus to the emergence of new ways of thinking and principles of governance. The Roman legal system, on the other hand, played a significant role in the development of legislation and administrative practices, especially in the ancient state structures of Azerbaijan. These ancient cultures also played a significant role in the development of ancient cities of Azerbaijan and the improvement of their infrastructure. The influence of Greek and Roman cultures was significantly manifested not only in urban culture, but also in the fields of agriculture, religion and art. The innovations brought by Greek and Roman cultures to the region accelerated the development of social and cultural trends in local societies, as well as mutual relations between various ethnic and cultural groups. As a result, these ancient cultures laid the foundation stones for social, cultural, economic and intellectual development in the ancient society of Azerbaijan, and also significantly influenced the formation of the future culture of Azerbaijan.
The article examines various aspects of the influence of Greek and Roman cultures on Azerbaijani society and shows how cultural and social development was formed as a result of these influences.
Keywords: Greek culture, Roman culture, Albania, Atropatena, Hellenism, cultural relations