Baku must recall demolition of Armenian heritage before claiming on Artsakh-found artefactsMay 25, 2011 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh Presidnt's spokesman David Babayan suggested Baku to recall demolition of Armenian cultural heritage, specifically destroyed khachkars in New Jugha, before laying claims to organising archaeological excavations in Artsakh. Earlier, the Director of Archaeology and Ethnography institute of ANSA Maisa Rahimova stated that artefacts recently discovered in Artsakh's Kashatagh region belong to Azerbaijan. Commenting on the statement above in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Babayan noted that the whole Azerbaijani policy is founded on lies and falsifications. “A pseudo-science, driving local “historians” to attempt proving Sumerian origin of the Azerbaijani, is gaining impetus. Azeris are trying to prove Armenian cultural benchmarks and cities belong to them, yet the first historic mention of Azerbaijanis was reported only in the 20th century. ” “Moreover, archaeological excavations in Artsakh once again prove it to be an originally Armenian territory,” the spokesman stressed. In January 2011, a burial place of two women, along with their golden and bronze decorations estimated at approx. USD 21,5 million, was discovered in Artsakh's Kashatagh region. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |