Rahmani: The historical village of Hasanlu is one of the valuable capacities of tourism development

Urmia - Governor of West Azarbaijan, stressing the necessity of developing tourism infrastructure and protecting historical monuments of the region, said: Hasanlu historical village is one of the valuable capacities of tourism development.

According to Ambassador Arjan Reza Rahmani's report on Thursday evening, during the meeting to examine the problems of Hasanlu tourism village, he emphasized the necessity of developing tourism infrastructure and protecting the historical monuments of the region and said: After the completion and opening of the Shams Tabrizi court, Hasanlu historical hill and its tourism village have been prioritized in the development plans of the province.

Referring to the several thousand-year civilizational background of Hasanlu and its famous Golden Cup, he added: the measures taken so far are not in accordance with the historical and tourism capacities of this region, and it is necessary to prepare a comprehensive expert plan for the development of tourism, the organization of the village, and the continuation of archaeological excavations.

Rahmani also emphasized on removing the obstacles in the way of global registration of Hasanlu village and Urmia Jame Mosque, and noted: As we are trying to revive Urmia Lake, we should also take serious care in protecting, introducing and protecting the historical and national heritage of the province.

The Governor of West Azarbaijan announced the planning for the opening of the first phase of the Hasanlu village development plan and the follow-up of the second phase and added: the creation and completion of infrastructure such as access roads, sanitary facilities, ecotourism residences, handicraft supply centers and cultural services are among the basic needs of the region.

Rahmani also pointed to the natural capacities of Hasanlu dam and lagoon for the development of tourism and rowing sports, and added: the power of executive bodies and attracting investors will be used to accelerate the implementation of development plans in the region.

Emphasizing the need for the synergy of executive bodies and people's participation, he added: Hasanlu is one of the unique historical, cultural and natural capacities of the province, and we must provide the field of tourism boom, proper introduction of this valuable heritage and economic development of the region with comprehensive planning and practical measures.

Hasanlu village is considered one of the important historical and natural tourism capacities of West Azerbaijan due to its proximity to the ancient hill of Hasanlu, which is several thousand years old, and having surrounding natural attractions, including Hasanlu Wetland.

Organization of Hasanlu village texture, improvement of roads and preservation of its local and historical identity are followed in line with the development of tourism and preparation for introduction at the international level.