The “We Are Our Mountains” monument in Artsakh has been vandalized
In November 2024, a video was shared on Azerbaijani Telegram channels showing the “We Are Our Mountains” monument in Stepanakert. The video clearly shows that Azerbaijanis have covered the monument with various inscriptions mocking Armenians and Armenia. The monument also bears numerous names, likely left by Azerbaijanis who visited the site. This was reported by the Monumentwatch website, which continuously monitors Artsakh’s cultural heritage.
The videos show that the surrounding area of the monument has been damaged. At the same time, it is noticeable that the Azerbaijani propaganda machine is promoting a new thesis, claiming that although the monument was built with Azerbaijani funds during the Soviet era, it has now become a symbol of Armenian separatism and, therefore, should be dismantled.