CHW released its ninth report on the current state of 500+ cultural heritage sites in the former Nagorno-Karabakh. The report details the findings from satellite monitoring missions conducted in fall 2025 and spring/summer 2026. Key takeaways: 4 new cases of…
CHW has documented the destruction of Shusha’s Old Armenian-Russian Cemetery from May 9-14, 2026. Our full investigation is available as a CHW StoryMap “A Cemetery Lost in the Rebuilding of Shusha“. The cemetery contained medieval Armenian khachkars and 19th century…
Satellite imagery shows a new threat to the integrity of the 19th century Ghazanchetsots Armenian Cathedral in Shusha. Between April 25 and July 23, 2026, buildings arose on the grounds of the cathedral, encroaching on a sacred landscape. The cathedral,…
CHW’s new book is out now! Based on our research on the Nagorno-Karabakh wars, HERITAGE FORENSICS offers a new framework for investigating cultural heritage caught up in war, ethnic cleansing and secrecy. Download free Ebook or order with 30% discount…
The Holy Mother of God church in the village of Boyuk Galadarasi/Mets Shen (Shusha region) is under heightened threat. Using Planet imagery, CHW has documented earthmoving activity immediately to the east and north of the historic structure between Oct. 31,…
Amidst reports of the destruction of Armenian religious sites in the city of Stepanakert/Khankendi, CHW today reported that the Armenian Genocide memorial in Stepanakert/Khankendi has been destroyed (see featured image above). Erected on the 100th anniversary of the 1915 atrocities,…
Using Sentinel 2 satellite imagery, CHW can confirm reports of the destruction of the Holy Mother of God Church (Surb Astvatsatsin), consecrated by the Armenian Apostolic Church in 2019 in Khankendi The destruction took place between March 3 and April…
In April 2024, CHW reported the destruction of St. John the Baptist Church, a 19th century Armenian religious center and cultural landmark that had stood in the historic city of Shusha for 177 years. Using a new method of satellite…
As CHW prepares for a new spring satellite monitoring mission over Karabakh, we’ve updated our dashboard to enable user searches of documented destruction, damage and threats to cultural heritage since 2021. New findings will be shared as they emerge. Explore…
CHW has released a new story map calling attention to excavations at The “Red Cross” Church of Bina Using an array of satellite platforms, CHW was able to narrow the window for these excavations to the span of just a…
