Novate.ru: Old Julfa khachkars in 5 Major Vandalized Masterpieces listMarch 3, 2014 - 15:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Novate.ru Russian website released a list of 5 Major Masterpieces Vandalized in the 21th Century, which included ancient Armenian khachkars in Nakhichevan’s Old Jugha (Julfa) demolished by Azeris. According to the release, “for a long time, Armenians constituted a major part of the population of Nakhijevan region (now a part of Azerbaijan). Yet, in early 3rd millennium, mere wrecks of Armenian architecture reminded of their presence, with the cemetery in Julfa as the largest one. “By the end of the 20th century, over 2000 khachkars have been preserved in the cemetery. The fist attempt at their destruction came in 1998, to be thwarted by the international community’s harsh response. Another act of vandalism was perpetrated in 2002, with the “Armenian issue” finalized in 2005, which saw the cemetery cleared of khachkars to make room for shooting grounds. Meanwhile, Baku continues denying the fact of the vandalism, as well as Armenian history of Nakhijevan, despite significant body of evidence,” the publication said. Related links: Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |