Visitors were given detailed information about the atrocities committed by Armenian vandals in 1918.
The participants of the “Commando” military-sports game camp of the Ministry of Youth and Sports visited the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba. The visitors were given detailed information about the genocides committed by the Armenian Dashnaks on the territory of Azerbaijan. It should be noted that the “COMMANDO” military-sports game will be held at the Guba Olympic Sports Complex on September 6-11, 2023 among the youth of higher and secondary educational institutions. During the games, various military exercises and military games will be organized by the reserve military personnel of the Special Forces, and 130 students representing different regions will compete for the first place.
“Agape” religion of the Baku and Azerbaijan Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, the community of Georgian Jews, the community of European Jews, the community of Mountain Jews, the Molokan Spiritual community of Baku, the religious community of “Church of Evangelical Christian Baptists” of Baku, the “Agape” religion of Evangelical Christian Baptists of Baku representatives of the community, Baku city Narimanov district “Seventh-day Adventists”, Ganja city “Seventh-day Adventists” religious community, Savior Evangelical-Lutheran Baku religious community, Baku city “Azerbaijan Bible Society” Christian religious community, Life-giving Grace religious community, “The Word of Life” ” religious community, “Word of Life – 2” Sumgayit Christian religious community, “Yeni Hayat” Christian Bible religious community, Baku city “Alov” Christian religious community, Sumgayit city Alov Christian religious community, “Vineyard Azerbaijan” Christian religious community, “East Leaders and members of “Ulduz” Christian Bible religious community, Azerbaijan Baha’i Religious Center, Baku Krishna Consciousness religious community, “New Apostle” Christian religious community visited the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in Guba. The visitors were given detailed information about the events of genocide committed by Dashnak Armenian armed groups against Azerbaijanis in 1918 in Baku city and in various regions of Baku governorate – Shamakhi, Guba, Khachmaz, Lankaran, Hajigabul, Salyan, Zangezur, Karabakh, Nakhchivan and other areas. In the end, the memory of the victims of the genocide was commemorated with deep sadness and prayers were read for their souls.
The delegation consisting of officials of the Presidential Office, Ministry of Justice, Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, Higher Economic Court and the World Bank visited the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in the city of Guba as part of their visit to our country. The visitors were given detailed information about the ethnic cleansing, deportation and genocides carried out by Armenian nationalists against our compatriots in various stages of history in order to realize the mythical idea of “Great Armenia”. At the end, visitors were presented with booklets containing the facts of the genocide.
Shahbulag fortress, built in 1750-1752 at the request of Karabakh Khan Panahali Khan, is located in the area called Shahbulag near the city of Aghdam. It is believed that the name of the castle was taken from the name of the hot spring located here – Shahbulag. Shahbulag Castle is the second castle built in the territory of the Karabakh Khanate. Shahbulag Castle was built as an administrative center for Karabakh Khanate before Bayat Castle. Although the fortress, which is a defensive type building, was used as a residence for a certain period, it was later used only as a guard post. The monument known as “Shahbulag Castle” in the scientific literature was, in fact, the interior of a large palace complex, next to it was the residence of the khan. This compact fortress is rectangular in shape and its outer walls are reinforced with circular and semi-cylindrical turrets. After the occupation of Aghdam region by the Armenian armed forces, Shahbulag fortress is one of our monuments that was most subjected to Armenianization. Armenians used the fortress as a church until liberation from occupation. After the 44-day war, the city of Aghdam was liberated from the Armenian occupation, restoration and construction works are being carried out here.
As part of their visit to the region, the media representatives were provided with comprehensive information about the 1918 genocide carried out by Armenian vandals. Notably, among the delegation was Vusala Abbasova, an Azerbaijani journalist who is currently pursuing studies at Yale University in the USA and is actively involved with the “Report” Information Agency’s US office. The group also included the head of the UN office of “Arab News,” as well as representatives from prominent global media organizations with experience covering conflict zones in Afghanistan, Iraq, and South Lebanon. Afram Kosafi, a seasoned war correspondent with a background at networks like Fox TV, CNN, and Al Jazeera, was present, along with a correspondent from Colombia’s esteemed television networks, Caracol TV and Canal 1, representing both New York and Washington. The delegation further comprised esteemed personalities such as renowned blogger Paola Vargas, Paolo von Shirac, founder and chief of “Schirach Report,” accomplished photojournalist from the USA bureau of the “Anadolu” Agency, and Selcuk Acar, the founder of “Turkish Journal.”
A significant donation was made, consisting of the transliterated volume of the “Azerbaijan” newspaper, which holds the distinction of being the first press organ of the Government of the People’s Republic of Azerbaijan. It is imperative to acknowledge the profound importance of the “Azerbaijan” newspaper’s corpus in preserving the historical truths of our beloved country. The administration of the Memorial Complex takes this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Hafiz Pashayev, the esteemed Rector of Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy, as well as Mehdi Genceli, Azad Agaoglu, and all other individuals who played a crucial role in facilitating this noble endeavor. With immense appreciation, we anticipate that these invaluable books will make a significant impact as they become part of the complex’s library of rare collections. Their presence is sure to benefit historians, researchers, teachers, students, and pupils, enabling them to delve deeper into our nation’s history. 
