IDeA supports restore the mosque in Shushi
ArmInfo. Within the framework of the cooperation of the Foundation for Development of Armenia (IDeA Foundation),The Government of the Republic of Artsakh and the fund "Revival of the Eastern Historical Heritage" in the city of Shushi in Artsakh, the program of restoration of the Upper Mosque Goar Aga is being conducted.
The program of restoration of the cathedral (juma) mosque Goar Aga started in 2015, when the donor of the IDeA fund, entrepreneur Kairat Boranbayev, during the visit to Armenia and Artsakh expressed the desire to help and contribute to the restoration of the mosque in Shushi and for this purpose made a large donation. In the program for the restoration of the Shusha Upper Mosque, the IDeA Foundation acts as a platform providing for interaction between the Artsakh government, the "Revival of the Eastern Historical Heritage" foundation and the donor. According to the program, it is planned to restore completely the Goar Aga mosque, preserving its original appearance, to equip the adjacent territory and to carry out works on the capital strengthening of the madrassa building located next to the mosque in order to prevent collapse of the structure. The program will preserve this architectural monument and further use it as a cultural and tourist center. At the moment, construction work began on the territory of the Upper Mosque. Previously, geological and geodetic studies were completed, archaeological excavations were carried out, design work was completed and preliminary calculations were made. "Shushi is one of the unique places in Artsakh, and the Upper Mosque is an integral part of the rich history and culture of its old city. We are glad that one of our donors expressed a desire to make a donation for the restoration of this unique monument. The program will allow not only to present the historical and cultural heritage of the region and Shushi, but also create a new center on the tourist map of Artsakh, "said Suren Amirbekyan, head of the Artsakh Development Program of the IDeA Foundation.
Since the Upper Mosque is a monument of Iranian history and culture, the Iranian architectural company Part Saman Jahan and specialists from the Islamic Republic of Iran were involved in the restoration of the monument. The partner of the project, the Armenian National Committee of the International Council for Monuments and Sites - ICOMOS Armenia, carried out an examination for the compliance of design works with international standards. Restoration work in the Upper Mosque in Shushi is planned to be completed by autumn 2018.