Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Нижняя мечеть Гевхар-аги" in Russian language version.
That’s why the town’s two mosques stand out. Though Armenians are Christians, the mosques used by Azerbaijani Muslims driven out a quarter-century ago are surprisingly intact and lovely. At the 19th-century Upper Mosque, we peered through grilled gates and saw an elegant vaulted brick ceiling. I found out later that the Armenians had protected and restored the mosque — which was viewed as a poignant preservation by some, a publicity stunt by others. The even more beautiful Lower Mosque is also standing but is not in as good shape.
That’s why the town’s two mosques stand out. Though Armenians are Christians, the mosques used by Azerbaijani Muslims driven out a quarter-century ago are surprisingly intact and lovely. At the 19th-century Upper Mosque, we peered through grilled gates and saw an elegant vaulted brick ceiling. I found out later that the Armenians had protected and restored the mosque — which was viewed as a poignant preservation by some, a publicity stunt by others. The even more beautiful Lower Mosque is also standing but is not in as good shape.
