BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony
of the restored Sadigjan House, a historical and architectural
monument in Shusha on July 11.
This was announced by the Press Service of the President of
Azerbaijan.
Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of the President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan in Shusha district, briefed the head of
state on the restoration project.
During the occupation of Shusha, the building remained neglected
for many years, resulting in severe deterioration of its roof,
floors, and stone masonry. Part of its architectural elements was
damaged, while the engineering infrastructure became completely
unusable.
In accordance with an Order signed by President Ilham Aliyev in
2022, funds were allocated for the design and restoration of the
house where renowned Azerbaijani musician, tar virtuoso, composer,
and innovator of the tar, Mirza Asad oghlu Sadig (Sadigjan),
lived.
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited
Sadigjan's house in 2022. A year later, the head of state reviewed
the restoration concept, and restoration work on the historical
monument commenced in 2024.
Located on Sadigjan Street in Shusha, the house-museum comprises
a basement and two above-ground floors. Architecturally, the
building is distinguished by its pointed-arch windows and the
relatively large stone masonry framing the entrance. It is included
in Azerbaijan's list of historical and architectural monuments of
national significance.
The restored house-museum features exhibition halls dedicated to
Sadigjan's life and legacy, Azerbaijan's national musical heritage,
and Shusha's rich literary and artistic traditions. The complex
also includes a concert hall, a mugham exhibition hall, a café, a
souvenir shop, a reception area, and a musical instrument
workshop.
The head of state was informed about the sculpture “The voice of
eternity”
The sculpture presents a symbolic artistic interpretation of the
tar, Azerbaijan's national musical instrument. In the composition,
a tree rising from the instrument's strings symbolizes music
emerging from the native soil, drawing strength from the nation's
historical memory, and being continually renewed. The tree also
represents deep roots, resilience, and rebirth.
The work is dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of Shusha,
widely regarded as the cradle of Azerbaijani music. It portrays
music not only as an art form but also as a symbol of national
identity, spiritual values, and historical memory.
The monument was created by Honored Artist Rashad Mehdiyev.
