Gulnara Mehmandarova
Gulnara Mehmandarova (Gülnarə Mehmandarova; born in 1959) is an Azerbaijani architect, researcher (historian of architecture and art) and Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Architecture of Oriental Countries. She has a PhD in theory and history of architecture and restoration of architectural monuments. She has published more than 70 scientific publications.
Gulnara Mehmandarova
- Name
- Gulnara Mehmandarova
- Born
- 9 August 1959
- Birthplace
- Azerbaijan
- Birth Name
- Gulnara Mamedbekova
- Spouse
- Kerim Mehmandarov
- Occupation
- architect
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Gulnara Mehmandarova (Gülnarə Mehmandarova; born in 1959) is an Azerbaijani architect, researcher (historian of architecture and art) and Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Architecture of Oriental Countries. She has a PhD in theory and history of architecture and restoration of architectural monuments. She has published more than 70 scientific publications.
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Gulnara Mehmandarova (born 1959) is an architect, a national of Azerbaijan. The architect was born in Baku. Gulnara Mehmandarova lived in Norway.
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• Name — Gulnara Mehmandarova • Native Name — Gülnarə Mehmandarova • Born — 9 August 1959 • Birthplace — Azerbaijan • Birth Name — Gulnara Mamedbekova • Spouse — Kerim Mehmandarov • Children — 2 children: • Rustam Mehmandarov • Jamila Mehmandarova • Parents — * Kamal Mamedbekov (father) • Jamila Rzayeva (mother) • Relatives — * Oktay Mamedbekov (brother) Gulnara Mehmandarova (Gülnarə Mehmandarova; born in 1959) is an Azerbaijani architect, researcher (historian of architecture and art) and Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Architecture of Oriental Countries. She has a PhD in theory and history of architecture and restoration of architectural monuments. She has published more than 70 scientific publications.
World Heritage List (WHL), UNESCO
World Heritage List (WHL), UNESCO
Mehmandarova has prepared the documentation for the proposed inclusion of several architectural monuments in Azerbaijan onto the List of World Heritage Sites, including the Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000), and the Fire Temple "Ateshgah" in Surakhany
Work with International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Work with International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
• ICOMOS-CIVVIH — member of The International Scientific Committee on Historic Towns and Villages of ICOMOS • ICOMOS-IWC — member of The International Scientific Wood Committee of ICOMOS • President of Azerbaijan Committee of International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
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1959
Gulnara Mehmandarova born at Baku.
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- Norway
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• National Association of Norwegian Architects • Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments • International Academy of Architecture of Oriental Countries • Union of Architects of Azerbaijan • Union of Architects of USSR — Soviet Union
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- 1.Mehmandarova, Gulnara. Khinalyg. Azerbaijan Encyclopaedia. 164. 1998. 5-89600-202-5.
- 2.Gulnara Mehmandarova, "Khinalig: Linguists Dream, Invaders' Nightmare," Azerbaijan International, Vol. 6:2 (Summer 1998), pp. 50-51.
- 3.. Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower
- 4.Surakhany, Atashgyakh (Fire - worshippers, temple - museum at Surakhany)
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