Armenian Academy of Science carries out archeological excavations on occupied territories

The Institute director Aram Kalantaryan said during the excavations in the region, the remnants of ancient city established by "Armenian tsar Tigran Mech" were discovered. The Institute continues carrying out archeological excavations in Azerbaijani occupied region at the initiative of Yerkir Patriotic Union of Public Organizations.

According to Armenian sources, the remnants of ancient city discovered in Agdam are dated to the 1st century, B.C. Armenian media is largely commenting on the results of these excavations. Basing on the discovery of "Armenian city", the media called for Defense Minister Serj Sarkisyan to apologize to the people for his saying Aghdam is not an Armenian territory.

"The border of the home country lies till where we can protect our lands. As concerns Agdam, I can reiterate that it is not part of our country," Sarkisyan said.

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Press Center head Matin Mirza commenting on Armenian archeological excavations in Azerbaijani lands, said Azerbaijani historians always presented neat arguments against false claims of Armenian "historians".

Mirza said the fact of Armenians' illegal archeological excavations in occupied Azerbaijani regions was submitted to international organizations and embassies.