BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Azerbaijan’s Aghdam Imarat Complex, which reopened following restoration, has been awarded a special certificate by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Emin Huseynov, the Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts, told reporters on the sidelines of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku on Tuesday, Trend’s correspondent reports from the event.
According to Huseynov, the certificate was presented by ICOMOS Secretary General Malik prior to the event, signifying that the complex has been included in the organization's special cultural heritage list.
"This serves as a testament to the special attention the Azerbaijani state has dedicated to restoration efforts in the territories liberated from occupation. It signifies recognition at an international level," the Presidential representative said.
He noted that the restoration of cultural heritage in the liberated territories is being approached with great care, involving leading experts in the field.
He remarked that the Aghdam Imarat Complex, in addition to being a protected site, has become a destination visited by both local and international tourists. Here, visitors can learn about the history of the Karabakh khanate and its khans, as well as the Karabakh conflict and the 30-year period of occupation.
Huseynov added that, following the restoration of such projects in the territories liberated from occupation, plans are in place to implement specific measures to present them more broadly to the international community within a unified concept.
