Regarded as Karabakh’s cultural capital, Shusha is being reshaped through the restoration of historic and religious structures damaged during the occupation. Restoration and reconstruction work in the city is being carried out both to preserve its historic character and to revive social life.
Shusha is home to 196 historic and cultural monuments. A significant portion of the structures that suffered heavy damage or were completely destroyed has been made usable again through extensive projects designed to preserve their historic appearance.
New residential areas are being developed in Shusha
Alongside restoration work, new residential areas are being built in the city, which was freed from occupation on November 8, 2020. The relocation of families to Shusha continues under Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s “Great Return” program.
Restored historic structures, new residential areas and growing tourism activity are helping Shusha re-emerge as one of the revitalized centers of Karabakh. Cultural events are also being held in the city.
Historic structures and restoration sites were filmed
Twenty representatives from the media and various organizations visited the region as part of a joint program organized by institutions working to strengthen friendship, cooperation and solidarity between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, together with an association active in intercultural relations.
Aerial footage recorded during the program showed Jidir Plain, Shusha Fortress, the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, which has reopened for worship, a new mosque under construction and the renovated Karabakh Avenue. The footage showed not only the restoration work but also the city’s mountainous terrain, the broad valleys surrounding it and its natural landscapes.
Known for its historic and cultural heritage, Shusha is regaining its status as one of the region’s important centers through restoration projects, new residential areas and cultural activities.
