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ARMENIANS RENAMED AGOGLAN CASTLE IN AZERBAIJAN'S OCCUPIED REGION OF LACHIN
APA
Oct 18 2011
Azerbaijan
Baku. Parvin Abbasov - APA. Armenization of the historical and cultural
monuments in the occupied Azerbaijani territories continues, chairman
of the Organization for Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments
in the Occupied Territories of Azerbaijan Faig Ismayilov told APA.
Ismayilov said through armenization of the Azerbaijani monuments in
the occupied territories the Armenian government wants to erase the
traces of the Azerbaijanis from these lands.
"It is observed in the territory of Nagorno Karabakh, especially
in Lachin and Kalbajar, because these territories are of special
importance for Armenians," he said.
Ismayilov said Agoglan castle is one of the historical, architectural
and archeological monuments in Lachin and Kalbajar that can serve as
an example to the world culture.
"Agoglan castle covers 2 ha area on the 30th km of Lachin-Minkend
highway, on the right bank of the Hekeri river, near Kosalar village.
The monument has been under the occupation of Armenian military forces
since May 18, 1992. After the occupation of Azerbaijani territories in
1992-1994 Armenian Republic made changes in the architectural structure
and interior of Agoglan monastery, damaged the writings on the wall,
erased several stone inscriptions, numerous ornaments and symbols
dating back to the Alban period, changed the forms of most of them,"
he said.
Ismayilov said relevant bodies of Armenia renamed Agoglan monastery
in 1999 as Tsitsernavank, since then it has been included into the
list of the monuments of the Armenian Republic, now it is promoted
as an Armenian church. Several 2.5-meter cross stones made in Yerevan
were installed near the entry of the complex in 2009. The complex is
being repaired, archeological excavations have started. With regard
to these actions the Organization for Protection of Historical and
Cultural Monuments in the Occupied Territories of Azerbaijan will
sue Armenia at the European Court of Human Rights.
From: Baghdasarian
APA
Oct 18 2011
Azerbaijan
Baku. Parvin Abbasov - APA. Armenization of the historical and cultural
monuments in the occupied Azerbaijani territories continues, chairman
of the Organization for Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments
in the Occupied Territories of Azerbaijan Faig Ismayilov told APA.
Ismayilov said through armenization of the Azerbaijani monuments in
the occupied territories the Armenian government wants to erase the
traces of the Azerbaijanis from these lands.
"It is observed in the territory of Nagorno Karabakh, especially
in Lachin and Kalbajar, because these territories are of special
importance for Armenians," he said.
Ismayilov said Agoglan castle is one of the historical, architectural
and archeological monuments in Lachin and Kalbajar that can serve as
an example to the world culture.
"Agoglan castle covers 2 ha area on the 30th km of Lachin-Minkend
highway, on the right bank of the Hekeri river, near Kosalar village.
The monument has been under the occupation of Armenian military forces
since May 18, 1992. After the occupation of Azerbaijani territories in
1992-1994 Armenian Republic made changes in the architectural structure
and interior of Agoglan monastery, damaged the writings on the wall,
erased several stone inscriptions, numerous ornaments and symbols
dating back to the Alban period, changed the forms of most of them,"
he said.
Ismayilov said relevant bodies of Armenia renamed Agoglan monastery
in 1999 as Tsitsernavank, since then it has been included into the
list of the monuments of the Armenian Republic, now it is promoted
as an Armenian church. Several 2.5-meter cross stones made in Yerevan
were installed near the entry of the complex in 2009. The complex is
being repaired, archeological excavations have started. With regard
to these actions the Organization for Protection of Historical and
Cultural Monuments in the Occupied Territories of Azerbaijan will
sue Armenia at the European Court of Human Rights.
From: Baghdasarian