Gulnara Mehmandarova facts for kids

Gulnara Mehmandarova, born in 1959, is a talented architect and a dedicated researcher. She studies the history of buildings and art. She is also a special member of the International Academy of Architecture of Oriental Countries.

Gulnara Mehmandarova has a PhD. This means she has a very high degree in the study of architecture. Her work focuses on the history of buildings and how to restore old ones. She has written over 70 scientific papers about her research.

Protecting World Heritage Sites

Gulnara Mehmandarova has done important work with UNESCO. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations. It helps protect special places around the world. These places are called World Heritage Sites.

Helping Azerbaijan's Treasures

Gulnara Mehmandarova helped prepare documents for several famous places in Azerbaijan. She wanted them to be added to the World Heritage List. These places include the Walled City of Baku. This old city has the Shirvanshah's Palace and the Maiden Tower. These sites became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. She also worked on the Fire Temple "Ateshgah" in Surakhany.

Working with ICOMOS

Gulnara Mehmandarova is also involved with ICOMOS. ICOMOS stands for the International Council on Monuments and Sites. It is a global group of experts. They work to protect and preserve historical places.

• She is a member of ICOMOS-CIVVIH. This group focuses on historic towns and villages.
• She is also part of ICOMOS-IWC. This committee studies wooden structures.
• Gulnara Mehmandarova is the President of the ICOMOS Committee in Azerbaijan.

Architects' Groups and Memberships

Gulnara Mehmandarova is a member of several important groups for architects. These groups help architects share ideas and work together.

• She is part of the National Association of Norwegian Architects.
• She belongs to the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments.
• She is a member of the International Academy of Architecture of Oriental Countries.
• She is also in the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan.
• She was a member of the Union of Architects of USSR.

See also

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