Head of Kurdistan Region of Iraq visits Icherisheher PHOTO

A delegation led by head of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani, who is on a working visit to Azerbaijan, has visited Icherisheher, Inner City, one of the world`s cultural heritage monuments.

The delegation started their tour by getting acquainted with the Gosha Gala gate, Azertag reports.

They were informed about the State Historical-Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher”, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as the landscaping and restoration works carried out here.

The delegation then toured the Shirvanshahs`s Palace Complex, a masterpiece of Eastern medieval architecture, globally important architectural monument.

The delegation also viewed the Maiden Tower, which was built in 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th century. They were informed about the Tower, 28m in height and 16-16.5m in diameter, which is comprised of a cylinder-like real tower and a huge supporting construction. They also were informed of conservation works carried out here in 2009-2013 based on the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev in order to preserve the globally important monuments located in Icherisheher and pass them on to future generations in their current form.

Familiarization with the Inner City made a great impression on Nechirvan Barzani.