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City-building and economic activity restricted in Icherisheher (Old City)

26 September 2011 11:05 (UTC +04:00)

It aims to save design and ensure security, functional assignment and longevity of the historic-architectural heritage of the Old City.

According to the regulations, lands and constructions in the territory of the Old City are the property of the state and canâ€™t be delivered to the municipal and individual property. If transport movement creates danger for the historic buildings and monuments, an issue regarding the restriction or ban on use of transport means inside the Old City should be raised before the Road Traffic Security Commission under the Cabinet of Ministers.

Any construction, repair and renovation work, which creates danger for the above- and underground monuments, will be prohibited in the reserveâ€™s territory. Construction of engineer-communication lines should be conducted at least 3 m off the fortress walls. The construction, reconstruction and renovation work not threatening the design, and architecture of old buildings will be conducted by the approval of the Historic Architecture Reserve office. If individuals or legal entities find any archeological item or monument during the construction and repair work, they must inform the Baku Mayorâ€™s Office, Icherisheher Reserve Office or Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences immediately. After that the construction work can be continued only in accordance with the National Academy expertsâ€™ opinion.