About Caspian Compass
Caspian Compass is an independent information service that makes the culture of Azerbaijan easy to understand for curious readers.
What It Is About
The guide collects introductions to the music, crafts, poetry and festivals of Azerbaijan. Each article explains one subject so that no background knowledge is needed, and it points to aspects that are worth reading further.
Independence
Caspian Compass has no connection to any government agency, embassy, cultural association or event organizer. The texts promote no organization and no event. They are meant as general information and replace neither scholarly literature nor information from official bodies.
Editorial Approach
Statements are limited to well-known, verifiable facts, such as the entries on the UNESCO lists. Where sources disagree, for instance on the life dates of medieval poets or on the division of carpet weaving schools, the text says so explicitly. Names of living people are not mentioned.
Sources and Notes
The foundation consists of publicly available registers such as the UNESCO databases on intangible cultural heritage and World Heritage, along with relevant reference works.