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Suzani is the main type of wedding embroidery that originally served as a cover for the newlyweds' bed. By the end of the 19th century, suzani covers began…

In the work of the great writer Saadi, "Gulistan," there are many vivid and instructive stories and parables. This left ample room for creativity for the…

It is no secret that the famous Turkestan series of paintings by the battle painter Vasily Vereshchagin was acquired by the Tretyakov Gallery as early…

Emir of Bukhara Said Abdulkhalid Khan always paid special attention to the affairs of Islam. He heard the pleas for help from the Muslims of St. Petersburg,…

In the northern part of India, where several centuries ago one of the grandsons of Amir Timur, Zahiruddin Babur, founded the state of the Great Mughals,…

The National Library of France has a rich history, beginning with its establishment as the royal library. An important milestone in its development was…

Pioneer of color photography in the Russian Empire, author of hundreds of photographs of Turkestan and the famous photograph of the Emir of Bukhara, Prokudin-Gorsky…

  Eastern Renaissance... Three golden ages of scientists, whose discoveries still influence our lives today. Mathematics, astronomy, medicine, philosophy,…

The gravestone found in the village of Butakara is an important historical artifact, dating back to the year 1323. It features an inscription that tells…

In the 7th–8th centuries, Sogd experienced significant changes in its political and social structure, which is reflected in its material culture, especially…

The Stibbert Museum is one of the most interesting and remarkable places in Florence. The museum's founder left the city an extraordinary collection of…

Unique suzanis from the Bukhara Emirate of the 18th century, featuring large medallions and inscriptions by Karman (Kermine), evoke a sense of happiness…

The Prefect (General Director) of the Vatican Apostolic Library, Mauro Mantovani, has not ruled out the possibility of close collaboration with WOSCU and…

During the VIII Congress of WOSCU, dedicated to the activities of the Center for Islamic Civilization, Deputy Director for Research at the State Museum…

The first survey of the territory of a large settlement located near modern Termez was conducted in the 1920s. Among the finds was a figurine of the Zoroastrian…

The history of the acquisition of a numismatic collection in the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan begins with the personal fate of World War I participant…

Khatifi holds an important place in the history of Eastern literature, particularly due to his epic works. His poem "Temurnama" not only glorifies Timur…

Karakalpak jewelry, presented in the Russian Ethnographic Museum, reflects the rich cultural tradition and artistic mastery of this people. Among them,…

The Andijan Mosque complex, built in the 19th century, is a significant architectural and historical monument of the region. An important part of this…

The miniature "Seven Sages," dated around 1590, serves as an intriguing example of the interaction between various cultures and traditions in the art of…

The presentation by ethnographer Adjap Bairyeva from Turkmenistan, based on the research of art historian Elmira Gul from Uzbekistan, delivered during…

The earliest form of urban culture are proto-cities as precursors of the first state formations, including Jarkutan and Sapallitepa, the emergence of which…

Ruidjo is not just an element of textile, but a symbol of tradition and culture, which plays an important role in the life of newlyweds. An embroidered…

In the 7th century, the Chinese monk Xuanzang traveled through Central Asia to India in search of Buddhist sutras, writing about it in his travel notes…