23 years without Azerbaijan's Gubadli district occupied by Armenians

 

There were 61 general education schools, including 33 secondary, 16 eight-year and 12 primary schools in Gubadli region.

 

There were about 180 cultural and educational institutions. 84 libraries, 12 cultural houses, 44 clubs and 7 auto-clubs served the population. There were also 2 children's music schools in the region.

 

As a result of the occupation, totally 6988 dwelling houses, 1080 agricultural properties, 32 communications facilities, 86  medical centers, 180 cultural centers, 6  industrial enterprises, 650 km – highways, 9  bridges, 2 water reservoirs, 150 km - main water lines, 4830 km - electric lines, 165 km – main gas pipelines, 146  administrative buildings, 18 mills, 4 hydraulic power stations, 20 power substations and transformers were destroyed, 13363 ha forest land is under occupation.

 

Armenians looted Gubadli Museum of History and Ethnography where more than 5 000 unique exhibits were displayed. At present, a sanctuary in "Gavur deresi” dating back to the 4th century, "Galali” and "Goygala” monuments dating back to the 5th century, "Demirchiler” tomb built in the 14th century, Haji Badal bridge, Lalazar bridge, as well as other historical monuments in Ayin, Yusifbeyli, Seytas, Garaghajli, Khojamsakhli villages are under occupation.

 

During the Armenian aggression, Gubadli had 238 martyrs and 146 disabled people within 5 years. The title of national hero has been conferred on a number of martyrs, including Aliyar Aliyev, Vasili Aliyev, Aslan Atakishiyev, Alakbar Mamamdov, Karam Mirzayev, Agil Mammadov, Beyler Aghayev, Kazimagha Karimov and Safa Akhundov.