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The Report on Human Rights Violations Committed by the
26 Armenian Armed Forces during Azerbaijan & Armenia War

Imamzadeh Mosque in Ganja and the damages caused in the attacks.

Having suffered from a large number of civilian loss, the city of Ganja is located
at approximately 100 km away from the conflict zone and it is the second largest
city in the Republic of Azerbaijan. According to the statistical data of 2020, the
population of Ganja is 335.600. The establishment of the city has a long-standing
history and the first historical information regarding this ancient settlement dates
back to VII. century. Due to its strategically important location, as it is situated

in the intersection of Baku-Tbilisi trade routes, the city of Ganja harboured
numerous civilizations and has been exposed to several military attacks during its
history. Ganja served temporarily as the capital city of the independent Republic
of Azerbaijan, which was founded in 1918. The city has historical significance with
its churches dating back to different periods in addition to its exquisite historical
architecture, namely, Shah Abbas Caravanserai, Chokak Bath, Juma Mosque and
Imamzadeh Mosque located in the city center.