(MENAFN- AzerNews) Head of Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani acquainted with
Icherisheher and Heydar Aliyev Centre
The delegation led by the head of Iraqi Kurdistan, Nechirvan
Barzani, in a meeting with Shahin Seyidzade, chairman of the board
of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve "Icherisheher", got
acquainted with Icherisheher, which is one of the monuments of
world cultural heritage, within the framework of a working visit to
Azerbaijan on 18 July. The walk around Icherisheher started from
the fortress gate, Azernews reports.
First, the guests got acquainted with the underground bathhouse
dating back to the XVII century and the Art Centre in
Icherisheher.
During the electric car ride, the delegation members were
informed about the State Historical-Architectural Reserve
"Icherisheher", and the improvement and restoration works done
here. It was noted that unique historical architectural monuments
belonging to different centuries protected by the state are located
on the territory of Icherisheher.
Having tasted bread just baked in the 'tendir', the guests were
familiarised with the masterpiece of medieval oriental
architecture, an architectural monument of world significance -
Shirvanshahs Palace complex in Icherisheher.
It is noted that the structures of the historical monument,
built in the early 15th century, are located at the highest point
of one of the hills of Icherisheher. The monument is clearly
visible from the sea and the surrounding heights. The complex
retains its historical and architectural advantage to this day.
The guests were also informed about the history of the Maiden
Tower Monument, considered one of the symbols of Baku. It was
emphasised that the Maiden Tower, erected in the VII-VI centuries
B.C., was restored in the XII century. The cylindrical monument
with a height of 28 metres and a diameter of 16-16.5 metres
consists of the tower itself and a supporting structure adjoining
it from the southern side. Conservation works were carried out in
the Maiden Tower in 2009-2013 on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev
to preserve this monument of world significance and pass it on to
future generations in its present form.
The stone exposition newly organised on the territory of the
religious-architectural complex of Syrataghli near the Maiden Tower
aroused great interest among the guests.
Familiarisation with Icherisheher made a pleasant impression on
the Iraqi guests.
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