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On October 18, the opening ceremony of the International Cultural Heritage Week took place in the conference hall of the World Society for the Study, Preservation,…

On October 18, the opening ceremony of the International Cultural Heritage Week in Tashkent took place in the conference hall of the World Society for…

Pileless carpets, such as gadjari, ok-enli, and kiz-gilam, represent a unique art form that reflects the rich cultural tradition of Uzbekistan. The craftswomen…

On October 18, the opening ceremony of the Cultural Legacy Week "The Phenomenon of Oriental Renaissances: States, Religions and Civilizations" will be…

Timurid ceramics and Chinese blue-and-white porcelain represent significant elements of the cultural exchange that occurred in Central Asia during the…

From October 18 to 27, 2025, the capital of Uzbekistan will become the center of international cultural dialogue. Tashkent will host the Cultural Legacy…

Women's forehead ornaments of the Fergana Valley and Tashkent are a vivid example of the traditional art and culture of this region. However, the tillya-kosh,…

The telpak and kaltapushak are not only beautiful but also symbolic elements of women's wardrobe in the late 19th century. These headpieces can be used…

Renowned Japanese artist Hirayama Ikuo survived the atomic bombing in 1945. In 1959, he learns that he is terminally ill with leukemia. At that time, he…

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…