Statement from the Georgian National Academy of Sciences

The Georgian National Academy of Sciences is watching closely the ongoing developments surrounding the Hagia Sophia Museum, and expresses deep concerns about the possible change of its status.

Such moves may cause irreparable damage to the work of its scientific research and preservation, it being a cultural monument under the protection of UNESCO.

We hope that the Hagia Sophia Cathedral will maintain the status of “museum”.

Academician Roin Metreveli is the President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences

02 July 2020 18:51