Shusha: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque in Shusha.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the visit occurred on July 17, marking a significant event in the ongoing efforts to restore Shusha’s historical and cultural heritage.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was informed about the destruction and desecration of Shusha’s historical monuments, including its mosques, during the Armenian occupation. Of the city’s 17 mosques, 16 were destroyed. In response to this devastation, restoration efforts for these mosques began immediately following the liberation of Shusha, under the directives of President Ilham Aliyev. The restoration of the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, a significant historical and religious site, commenced in late 2021, spearheaded by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The mosque was reopened on May 10, 2023, after extensive reconstruction and restoration work, with President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their family members attending the opening ceremony.

The Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque is recognized as an important monument of national historical and cultural significance in Azerbaijan.