Guba Genocide Memorial Complex
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| Established | 18 September 2013 |
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| Location | Quba, Azerbaijan |
| Type | Museum, Genocide Memorial Complex |
The Guba Genocide Memorial Complex is a museum in Quba, Azerbaijan, which was built between 2009 and 2013.[1] It is dedicated to the memory of victims of March Days and is now a museum and tourist destination under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
History
Informative plaque about Guba Mass grave
The construction of museum started in 2009, after discovery of mass burial in 2007.[1] Its mandate was to investigate the creation and maintenance of a memorial to victims of the Guba mass grave and an appropriate annual commemoration to them.
On September 18, 2013, president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the Guba Genocide Memorial Complex.[1][2]
Gallery
Construction of Guba Genocide Memorial Complex in 2013
Human remains from mass grave
Interior of the complex
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during the opening ceremony.
Human remains from mass grave
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "The Guba Genocide Memorial Complex". www.heydar-aliyev-foundation.org. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ↑ "Genocide Memorial Complex opened in Guba". www.news.az. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
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