As part of their visit to Garabagh and East Zangezur, world-class international travelers led by Harry Mitsidis – a British citizen of Greek origin and the founder of the "NomadMania" club – arrived in the city of Aghdam on March 26. The delegation includes 79 travelers from 37 countries, making it the largest group of international travelers to visit Karabakh and East Zangezur to date.
The travelers first visited the Aghdam City Juma Mosque. An official from the Office of the Special Representative of the President provided information about the mosque, noting that the structure, built between 1868 and 1870, fell victim to vandalism like other historical and religious monuments. Following the liberation of Aghdam, the Azerbaijani state restored the mosque.
The foreign travelers then viewed the ruins of the Aghdam Bread Museum. They were informed that Armenian forces destroyed the museum building during the occupation, either ruining or looting its exhibits. As the second museum of its kind in the world, it once housed rare artifacts, including archaeological finds related to grain farming. The collection included fossilized grains, hand mills, pottery, ancient books, manuscripts, and various valuable examples of agricultural tools.
During the trip, the travelers also observed the ruins of Aghdam alongside newly constructed residential buildings. They received briefings on the large-scale construction and restoration work the Azerbaijani state has implemented since the city's liberation.
Between 2020 and 2025, major international traveler clubs organized 15 visits to Karabakh and East Zangezur; this trip marks the 16th. This visit holds exceptional importance for promoting the liberated territories within the framework of "dark tourism" and showcasing the ongoing reconstruction efforts.
