Tbilisi. The Georgian National Platform released an announcement about the Sakdrissi-Kachaghiani mine. In the announcement there are stressed the mine’s discovery, archaeological excavations, and its general importance. The participants of the National Platform appeal to the Minister of Culture and Monument Protection, and international organizations.

„Sakdrissi-Kachaghiani gold mine is a cultural heritage of international importance. Therefore, we appeal to the Minister of Culture and Monument Protection, to declare sharply and publicly the position of the Ministry immediately, accept the recommendation of the Council, take into account high public interest, and recommendations of national and international scientific community on granting again the status of immovable monument of cultural heritage to Sakdrissi-Kachaghiani and support continuation of International scientific research of the site" – is said in the announcement.

The members of the National Platform also appeal: "…to the international organizations and representative bodies in Georgia and abroad to consider today's extremely dangerous condition for the object of the worldwide importance - Sakdrissi-Kachagiani and to respond for its survival.”

Source: osgf.ge