International Delegation Explores Historic Khudavang Monastery

Kalbajar:A delegation of international travelers recently visited the Khudavang monastery complex, as reported by APA's Karabakh bureau. The group, which included representatives from 13 countries and was led by Charles Veley, founder of the Most Traveled People club, explored the significant historical site.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the delegation was briefed on the monument's history, the damage it sustained during the occupation period, and the ongoing legal efforts to recover cultural heritage artifacts.

The Khudavang monastery, situated in the village of Vang in the Kalbajar district, is recognized by the state as an architectural monument of global importance. This designation was made official under Cabinet of Ministers Decision No. 132 on August 2, 2001. The monastery, established in the 6th-7th centuries, served as the religious center for the Albanian Khachen principality, with its main temple constructed in 1214 by Arzu Khatun.