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On-Site Investigation Report on Human Rights in Karabakh

Finally, Juma and Giyasly Mosques were visited within the framework of the
determinations to be made in Aghdam.

Juma Mosque is an old mosque that was completed in 1870. During our visit,
it was observed that the minarets of the mosque were not damaged, but the
interior of the mosque was severely damaged. Officials stated that animals
were kept in this mosque during the occupation period.

Giyasly Mosque, which is 4 km
away from the city centre of Agh-
dam, was built in the 19 century.
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During the visit, it was seen that
this historically important building
was also highly damaged, and the
traces of soot accumulation on its
walls attracted attention. Officials
pointed out that the mosque was
used as a barn during the occu-
pation period, that the Armenians
set fire to the mosque when they
were withdrawing from the region
in 2020, and that the traces of soot
accumulation on the stones were
also formed in this fire.

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