(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, October 12. Within the framework of events dedicated to the year“Shusha: Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2024," the symposium“Islamic Architectural Heritage of Shusha City,” organized by the Department of the State Historical-Architectural Reserve of Shusha City with the support of ICESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), has started working in Shusha since October 11, 2024, Trend 's Karabakh bureau reports.

The symposium, running until October 13, will see a gathering of over 80 architects hailing from Türkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Tunisia, Kenya, Jordan, Italy, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and Azerbaijan.

According to the information, on the inaugural day of the symposium, Tural Novruzov, Executive Director of the Shusha State Historical-Architectural Reserve Department, along with the reserve's architects, engaged foreign architects in an immersive exploration of Shusha city's historical and architectural landmarks, including revitalized mosques and fortified walls. The attendees were equipped with thorough insights regarding the transformative infrastructure initiatives currently underway aimed at revitalizing Shusha city, a hub of rich historical and cultural heritage. Additionally, a curated experience was orchestrated to facilitate exploration and engagement with the ongoing enhancement, development, and restoration efforts throughout the city.

The symposium's opening ceremony featured impactful addresses from key stakeholders, including Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Shusha district, Ilgar Isbatov, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, Pietro Laureano, representing UNESCO, and Bilal Chelebi, the official representative of ICESCO. They emphasized the event's potential to significantly enhance the architectural landscape, highlighting the unique characteristics of Shusha city's architecture and its historical significance within the broader context of Islamic architectural heritage.

Employees of the Special Representation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Shusha district, State Service for Protection, Development, and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, Department of State Historical-Architectural Reserve "Icherisheher,” also took part in the symposium.

The upcoming days of the symposium will roll on with panel discussions covering various topics.

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