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A significant part of Asad Tusi's epic "Garshaspname" was added to the manuscript of "Shahname" by Abulqasim Firdavsi, stored in the National Library of…

The Raza Library, located in the city of Rampur, India, is known as the "Taj Mahal of Books." Founded in the 18th century, this treasury of books houses…

The corner columns flanking the portal pylons of the "Kok Gumbaz" mosque, the main monument of the "Dar ut-tilavat" complex in Shahrisabz, are decorated…

Charles Schefer, a renowned French collector, was a passionate admirer of Eastern manuscripts, particularly Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. His collection…

Behzad's early work, the recognized genius of Persian miniature painting, shows a strong influence from his teacher, Vali Allah. This is particularly evident…

Before the introduction of coinage in Khorezm, barter trade prevailed for many centuries. Later, as a result of the interaction of the Sogdians, Bactrians,…

After the death of Rahim Khan in 1910, his son Isfandiyar Khan (1871 – 1918) became the head of the Khanate of Khiva. The time of his reign was relatively…

A delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the Board of the World Society…

In 1925, the Manuscript Fund of the National Library of Uzbekistan, containing unique and particularly valuable publications, already held 2,000 storage…

The Naive Khivans, Who Mistook the Photographer for a Magician The effect that the photo shooting process had on the Khivans was described by one of…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population of a particular area. There are six main…

Not only the mosques, but also the beauty around the mosque and in the courtyard surprised photographers.  For example, S.M. Dudin, in his report on…

The fund of the National Library of Uzbekistan contains lifetime editions of outstanding poets and writers of Uzbekistan Abdulla Qadiri, Abdurauf Fitrat,…

The collection of Turkestan periodicals originates from 1870. The first newspaper published in Uzbek (Arabic script) was "Turkiston viloyatinining gazetasi"…

August 4th marks the birthday of the outstanding artist, Honored Art Worker of Uzbekistan, Igor Savitsky, founder of the unique Nukus Museum of Art. Igor…

The traditional set of Uzbek jewelry also includes tumor amulets, which were rather popular in the 19th – early 20th centuries among women and children. Tumor…

The origins of jewelry making on the territory of Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of thousands of years.  In the 19th century the largest centers…

The Náprstek Museum (originally the Czech Industrial Museum) was established in the 1860s by Vojtěch Náprstek (1826 – 1894), a notable figure in Czech…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population of a particular area. There are six main…

The National Library of Uzbekistan hosts a multitude of significant events, encompassing various aspects of culture, education, and science. The National…

A significant meeting took place in Qatar where the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ashraf Khodjaev, welcomed…

In 1379–1380, during his fourth campaign, Amir Timur conquered Urgench. Soon he had to leave the city, so the rule in Khorezm passed into the hands of…

The types of cities and architectural monuments are among the most common subjects represented in photographs from the 19th century to the early 20th century. The…

By the late 18th century, local schools and woodcarving centers had developed in the territory of the Uzbek khanates. This craft was especially developed…