Palaz: "the cemetery was in a deplorable state. The shepherds led their animals to graze, and crosses were broken. Some were in such a critical state so six crosses of the Soldiers plot had to be cast again as they were unrecoverable"

Starting June 28, 2010, the International Cemetery of Heroes - Mircea cel Batran", in Mircea Voda village, was declared, by order of the Minister of Culture, memorial monument from class 'A'. To this achievement has made a significant contribution Claudiu Palaz, the prefect of Constanta.

What does this recognition mean for Constanta County?

International Cemetery of Honor Mircea cel Batran adds value to national heritage, among other cultural and historic targets of Constanta County. Is a new recognition of the restless history of Dobrogea, which was over time a formidable stronghold in the way of many vicissitudes.

How it came to be labeled as a monument of Class 'A', given that many years any repairs have not been made to this cemetery?

In November 2007, after nearly a year of restoration work, the cemetery became as shown now, with the appearance reconstituted according to the initial state, using materials identical to the original. It couldn't be otherwise, given the international representative of this institution. All we did was to expose the value that exists there, and classifying the memorial Class "A" is recognition of that value.

I know you personally involved in planning and bringing to this stage this national monument. Please tell us: why did you do it?

Because this is how I felt. You can call it passion for history and respect for the values of the nation. My motivation is the feeling of Romanian duty.

What was the condition of the cemetery when his rehabilitation has been resumed?

I'm sorry to say that but the cemetery was in a deplorable state. There, s