Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, recently hosted the inaugural Islamic World Cultural Forum, focused on “Preservation and Revival of Cultural Heritage in the Post-Conflict Period.” The event, which took place on April 18, 2025, brought together international experts and professionals in cultural heritage preservation.
The forum’s primary aim is to protect and restore cultural heritage sites that have been damaged or are at risk in post-conflict areas, fostering greater cooperation among Islamic countries in this vital area.
Key panels included:
• “Implementing International Protection Mechanisms in Practice”: This session highlighted successful restoration efforts, legal frameworks, and institutional strategies employed in various countries to safeguard cultural heritage.
• “Reviving Cultural Heritage: Technology, Innovation, and Digitalization”: This discussion focused on how modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence and 3D modeling, are playing a crucial role in documenting and preserving cultural sites.
The forum marks a significant step in international collaboration for the protection of cultural heritage in the Islamic world.
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