Historical roots of the IDP crisis in Azerbaijan

Karabakh and the surrounding mountainous area are considered one of the ancient and culturally rich regions of Azerbaijan.  Azykh grotto is one of the first places of human origin and also it is a source of pre-Islamic culture.  Albanian-Christian temples and cultural monuments of the Islamic era, generated throughout thousands of years, compose this rich cultural heritage and wealth.  Karabakh is a fundamental part of Azerbaijan’s history, culture and national identity ...