Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the Shahbulag Fortress in Aghdam, where they received information about the ongoing restoration efforts.
The fortress, dating back to the 18th century, is one of the most renowned monuments in Karabakh. Situated near the village of Shahbulag, approximately 10 kilometers from the city of Aghdam, it was constructed by Panahali Khan, the founder of the Karabakh Khanate, in 1751-1752. The complex included residential houses, a bazaar, a bathhouse, and a mosque. Before Panahali Khan built the Shusha Fortress, the Shahbulag Fortress served as the administrative center of the Karabakh Khanate. However, following the Armenian occupation of Aghdam, many of the region's historical sites, including the Shahbulag Fortress, were subjected to attempts at Armenization, with a nearby mosque even being presented as a church.
Currently, the Azerbaijani government is conducting restoration work. The restoration project includes landscaping 12 hectares of land and building new facilities like an administrative building, a ticket booth, and a parking lot. The renovated complex now features the Shahbulag residence, the Shah Abbas Mosque, a restaurant, a hotel complex, pavilions, an event square, and a storage facility.
The heads of state observed activities in the courtyard of the Shahbulag Fortress, such as the baking of tandoor bread and gutab.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the numerous human losses resulting from the tragic crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau.
I...
07 January 2025, 13:22Your Excellency,
It is with profound sadness that I write to extend my deepest condolences to you, the people of Azerbaijan, and especially the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the recent Azerbaijan aircraft crash in...
07 January 2025, 13:20His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
It is with deep sadness that I received the news of the plane crash near Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan, and I sincerely regret the loss of lives in this huge tragedy.
In these...
06 January 2025, 19:06His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr. President,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft in Kazakhstan, which claimed the lives of 38 individuals.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to you...
06 January 2025, 17:21His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Esteemed Mr. President,
On behalf of the people of Hungary and myself, allow me to extend my sincere condolences for the tragic plane crash. My prayers are with the victims and with their...
06 January 2025, 16:40His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
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