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On-Site Investigation Report on Human Rights in Karabakh

When entering the palace of Panah Ali Khan, a door incompatible with the
stones of the building was noticed, and it was found out that the relevant
door was built later to keep the pigs and sheep fed inside. In addition to the
special representative who provided information about the region, the mem-
bers of the press following the visit also stated that when they visited the re-
gion, which was liberated from the occupation, right after it was liberated, it
was not possible to approach the graves because of the smell, and that there
were animal droppings everywhere. The special representative also informed
us that pigs, which are considered haram in Islam, were kept in Panah Ali
Khan’s grave, and that therefore, they could not approach the grave because
of the smell until they cleaned it themselves. They added that they cleaned
the region quickly after it was liberated from the occupation and that the
smell had dissipated recently.

Another remarkable historical artefact in the same region is the historical
stones with inscriptions on them. It was observed that the mentioned stones
were also attempted to be moved, but it was unsuccessful.
Photojournalist Reza Deghati, who has many international awards and is es-
pecially known for his work for National Geographic, posted photographs of
the interior of Panah Ali Khan’s palace before it was cleaned when it was first
liberated from the occupation on his social media account.

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