Azerbaijan is one of the birthplaces of the oil industry. There is evidence of petroleum used in trade as early as the third and fourth centuries. Information about production of oil in Absheron peninsula has been reflected in the manuscripts of travelers from East and West.

Azerbaijan oil history timeline exhibit presents the biggest milestones of Azerbaijan oil industry passing through its early history, pre-industrial period, first oil boom, post-war period and modern history by means of archive photos and video materials.