Let’s preserve our monuments and historical sites, which are considered to be examples of our cultural heritage.
Every year, April 18 is celebrated around the world as the International Day of Monuments and Historic Sites. This significant day was established by UNESCO in 1983 by the suggestion of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). The aim is to draw people’s attention to the protection of monuments and historical sites.
This significant day is widely celebrated in Azerbaijan as well. Every year on this date, various events and exhibitions are organized to promote the protection of monuments and historical sites in reserves and historical places. This year, in accordance with the relevant decisions and orders adopted in connection with the prevention of the existing coronavirus pandemic, the above-mentioned measures have been suspended, and the promotion of historical monuments and places on the Internet has been taken into account. The Genocide Memorial Complex also joined this propaganda.
It should be noted that President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva are doing great work to protect our historical monuments and pass them on to future generations. Thanks to the attention and care of the President, a number of projects are being implemented in our country to study, protect and restore historical monuments, and promote cultural heritage in the international arena. All this ensures the integration of Azerbaijan into the global world with its material and spiritual culture. Relations with international organizations in this area are also developing successfully. In 2000, Icheri Sheher together with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of Shirvanshahs, and in 2007 the Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. At present, work is underway to include other historical sites and monuments in this list.
