The inclusion of Shusha Historical and Architectural Reserve, established in 1977 initiated by National Leader Heydar Aliyev, in the initial list of UNESCO World Heritage in 2001 is one of the important steps taken in this direction.
Among the monuments included in the Shusha Historical-Architectural Reserve are Yukhari and Ashagi Govharaga mosques, Khurshudbanu Natavan’s House, Karabakh Khan's palace, Mausoleum of Vagif, Mirza Salah bey Zohrabbeyov's house, Shusha barrow, Shusha cave camp, Shusha fortress and others.
There were a total of 549 ancient buildings, 1203 meters of paved streets, 17 neighborhood springs, 17 mosques, 6 caravanserais, 3 tombs, 2 madrasas, 2 castles and walls of fortress in Shusha.
Besides, there were 72 important art and historical monuments, houses of state figures and other celebrities. Currently, the Ministry of Culture studies the condition of historical and architectural monuments.
