We sincerely congratulate Bakhtiyor Shukhratovich Fazylov, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Deputy Head of the World Society for the Study

One of the most outstanding finds on Fayaztepa, discovered in 1968, was the Triada composition depicting…

Village women and townspeople embroidered interior panels used to decorate the premises during weddings…

The Deggaron Mosque is situated in the ancient settlement of Hazora in the Navoi region. According to…

The 1960s entered history as a time of “thaw” and were an interesting epoch in the history of Uzbek art.…

A handwritten book is an absolute gem in the art of the Muslim Middle Ages. Everything that was connected…

The forms of Khorezm pottery are also unlike others. Everything here has a special character, suitable…

Water is the main source of life for all peoples and a popular ornamental motif. But how to depict water,…

In the history of medieval ceramics in the territory of Uzbekistan, products representing the Afrasiab…

The Diez Albums, also known as the Saray Album due to their Istanbul origin. These albums contain a total…

Among Zoroastrian burial items, there is a camel-shaped zoomorphic OSTADON lying there. It was found…

Three unique examples of Uzbek jewelry art are kept in the collection of the Museum of Asia and the Pacific…

Not all copies of the Quran were produced in large volumes, mostly adapted for mosques or in the usual…

In the Shahristan of Bukhara, there is a library within the guzar named after the 16th-century poet and…

The gold-plated tray, dating back to the 10th-11th centuries, is particularly noteworthy as it belongs…

In the Middle Ages, Khorasan and Maverannahr were major centers of science, culture, applied arts, and…

Russian traveler and diplomat Semyon Malenkoy visited Sultan Aurangzeb's palace in Delhi, the capital…

On June 25, 1399, that is, on the 20th of Shawwal, 801 AH, by decree of Amir Timur, a huge bronze cauldron…

On the column chains of the Aksaray monument in Shakhrisabz, which is the highest achievement of Islamic…

In the 16th-17th centuries, Mir Ubayd Bukhari invented a new style based on Naskh script in Bukhara -…

In 1902, a treasury of precious gold items decorated with patterns was discovered around Kesh - present-day…

During the research conducted at the excavation site of the Akhsikent archaeological site in the Namangan…

Terracotta sculpture (or coroplastics) is the art small figures of clay, known in Central Asia since…

As previously reported, from April 25 to May 2, 2025, members of the delegation headed by the Chairman…

Hozirda Londondagi Britaniya muzeyida saqlanayotgan ushbu miniatyura taxminan 1560-yilda Agra shahrida…

В Ташкенте обнаружена бронзовая монета VI века с согдийской надписью "Twrk x'γ'n", сообщает издание "Oyina". Сообщается,…

The Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is bringing cooperation with prestigious auction houses…

The Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is implementing the project "Rare Manuscripts of Uzbekistan…

Rare audio recordings and musical samples of "Shashmaqom," which have been kept in the Pushkin House…

The miniature depicting Humayun Mirza is considered the oldest known example of Mongolian miniature. The…

As reported, from April 25 to May 2, 2025, members of the delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Chairman…

Representatives of the delegation headed by the Chairman of the World Society for the Study, Preservation…

Representatives of the delegation headed by the Chairman of the World Society for the Study, Preservation,…

This miniature is taken from the manuscript "Temurnoma" by Abdulla Hatifi, a prominent representative…

Shoes are an integral part of Uzbek national costume. An integral element of the costume and its important…

The accuracy of the images in the Sogdian samit (a new type of silk fabric in the 6th century, technically…

A popular science book on the history of the Muskhaf Usman, one of the oldest copies of the Holy Quran,…

In the early Middle Ages, the production of precious silver vessels flourished in Sogdiana. Special styles…

The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan plans to bring the originals of exhibits stored in…

The Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan plans to prepare another important scientific media…

Traditional Uzbek embroidered textiles, known as suzani, have become a symbol of the refinement and craftsmanship…

The Orlat belt set, discovered in the 1970s near Samarkand in the Orlat burial mound, is one of the most…

Sogdiana, the ancient historical and cultural region of Central Asia, has long been regarded as a center…

The brilliant scholar and physician from Bukhara, Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna), had a tremendous impact…

Amir Timur (1336–1405), also known as Tamerlane, was a prominent statesman and military leader of the…

Amir Timur (1336–1405), also known as Tamerlane, was a prominent statesman and military leader of the…

  The head of our state spoke about the activities and significance of this center.

The Center of Islamic Civilization will go down in history as the school of creation of New Uzbekistan…

  The ancient settlement of Uzundara, located in the Baysun district of the Surkhandarya region, is…

There are numerous legends and hypotheses regarding the origins of chess. However, archaeological findings…

Abu Rayhan al-Biruni (973–1048) left a scientific legacy that continues to be studied in various countries…

The history of musical art on the territory of Uzbekistan dates back many centuries. A striking piece…

Weapons and other ancient artifacts dating back to the 1st century BCE and the 1st century CE were discovered…

The meeting focused on the design of the exterior part of the Center of Islamic Civilization under the…

The name and scientific legacy of the great scholar Abu Ali Ibn Sina have been widely known in both the…

The Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization, Firdavs Abdukholiqov, received facsimile copies…

This unique work was copied in 1499–1500 in Herat by the calligrapher Sultan Ali Mashhadi. It holds historical…

The handwritten Quran, transcribed by the calligrapher Umar Akta during the reign of Amir Timur, stands…

— In 2024, one of the most significant events in the cultural and humanitarian sphere of our country,…

— It is no exaggeration to say that 2024 has brought us many achievements and successes. In particular,…

Shavkat Ayupov was born in 1952. In 1974, he graduated from Tashkent State University and was a student…

This stone was crafted using carving and engraving techniques and is associated with architectural objects…

A delegation led by the Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, Firdavs Abdukholikov,…

As part of Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Week in London, a delegation led by the Director of the Center…

The vessel belonging to the Timurid ruler Ulugh Beg is an invaluable piece of heritage preserved through…

One of Italy's leading publishing houses specializing in historical and popular science literature, Sandro…

In accordance with the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 10, 2022, "On…

The delegation of Uzbekistan, currently visiting the United Kingdom, attended the auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s in…

Since 2018, while studying the changes and new initiatives in Uzbekistan, particularly as the head of…

A delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhaliqov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan…

Throughout various epochs of our country's history, globally significant civilizations, great empires,…

Yesterday, the director of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, Firdavs Abdukhaliqov, held…

On the initiative of the Center for Islamic Civilization under the Cabinet of Ministers and the Republican…

A manuscript of the Quran has been discovered in Turkey’s Süleymaniye Library and is currently undergoing…

A priceless historical artifact has been discovered in the British Museum. This image portrays the prominent…

In Istanbul, Turkey, a symposium is being held to mark the 550th anniversary of the death of the renowned…

On November 16, in celebration of International Tolerance Day, a group of distinguished scholars, prominent…

In recent years, Uzbekistan has garnered international attention due to the rapid reforms and transformations…

I am a specialist in the study of ancient Quranic manuscripts. For a long time, I have conducted research…

Assalamu alaykum, it is a great honor for me to be in Uzbekistan, and participating in the projects of…

Эта земля взрастила таких великих личностей, как Ибн Сина, Мирзо Улугбек, Термизи и Имам Бухари. Я считаю,…

On the initiative of our President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, extensive work is being carried out in our country…

At various periods in the history of our state, great civilizations, large empires, remarkable cities,…

I am once again immensely delighted to be in sunny Uzbekistan. Each time I visit your country, I feel…

The Center for Islamic Civilization is a wonderful idea; such centers are needed not only in your country…

At the International Cultural Heritage Week, numerous topics related to museums are being highlighted.…

I express my immense gratitude to the organizers for the opportunity to meet with you, even if virtually.…

Without political will, it is difficult to study and popularize cultural heritage. In this regard, the…

Such conferences are extremely important in terms of developing the country’s image on the international…

For several days, a conference dedicated to the Third Renaissance has been taking place. I gave a lecture…

You are now on the verge of constructing the Museum of Islamic Civilization, created under the unique…

Another meeting of the Expanded Scientific Council of the Center for Islamic Civilization took place…

On October 23, as part of Uzbekistan’s International Cultural Heritage Week, the State Museum of Timurid…

A representative of British academic circles, Director of the Ibn Battuta International Center for Intercultural…

The exhibition featured 30 creative works created by members of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan, presented…

The Oriental Collection of the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences contains 776 manuscripts…

One of the most famous Russian museums, the Hermitage, has been cooperating with the World Society for…

This was announced at events within the framework of Uzbekistan’s International Cultural Heritage Week,…

  As part of the International Cultural Heritage Week, the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental…

  A memorandum of cooperation was signed by the Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization, Firdavs…

After the opening of the museum at the Center for Islamic Civilization (CIC) in Uzbekistan, the Qur'an…

During Cultural Heritage Week in Tashkent, Boria Andrie, Executive Director of the Wilmotte company from…

World-renowned Qur’an scholar, Professor of Collège de France, and distinguished expert in codicology…

Firdavs Abdukhalikov: "The International Week of Cultural Heritage Has Become a Source of Valuable and…

On October 26, at the under-construction Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the closing ceremony…

The Technical Director of Global Digital Heritage, Milos Lukash, plans to recreate the era of Amir Timur…

Abbas Panakkal, Director of the Ibn Battuta International Center for Intercultural Studies (UK), suggested…

A manuscript containing the genealogical tree of the Timurid dynasty was discovered in the National Library…

During Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Week, one of the leading experts in the field of numismatics, Dr.…

This luxurious album, housed in the State Library of Berlin and linked to the Baburid dynasty, contains…

It has been reported that the unique manuscript, currently held in a private collection, could be valued…

A Quran manuscript, discovered in the Suleymaniye Library in Turkey, is currently undergoing restoration…

The Center for Islamic Civilization (CIC) in Uzbekistan has entered into a cooperation agreement with…

In his speech during the Cultural Heritage Week in Tashkent, French Quran scholar Karim Ifrak highlighted…

The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan will feature "time capsules" — corridors where 3D effects…

  Joshkun Yilmaz, President of the Turkish Manuscript Institute: "The scholars who emerged from…

Participants of the Cultural Heritage Week in Uzbekistan, organized by the Center for Islamic Civilization…

On October 21, as part of the International Week of Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage titled “The Phenomenon…

On October 19, as part of the International Week of Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage, titled "The Phenomenon…

Participants of the Cultural Heritage Week in Uzbekistan, organized by the Center for Islamic Civilization…

On October 19, as part of the International Cultural Heritage Week of Uzbekistan, "The Phenomenon of…

On October 18, the opening ceremony of the International Cultural Heritage Week took place in the conference…

On October 18, the opening ceremony of the International Cultural Heritage Week in Tashkent took place…

Pileless carpets, such as gadjari, ok-enli, and kiz-gilam, represent a unique art form that reflects…

On October 18, the opening ceremony of the Cultural Legacy Week "The Phenomenon of Oriental Renaissances:…

Timurid ceramics and Chinese blue-and-white porcelain represent significant elements of the cultural…

From October 18 to 27, 2025, the capital of Uzbekistan will become the center of international cultural…

Women's forehead ornaments of the Fergana Valley and Tashkent are a vivid example of the traditional…

The telpak and kaltapushak are not only beautiful but also symbolic elements of women's wardrobe in the…

Renowned Japanese artist Hirayama Ikuo survived the atomic bombing in 1945. In 1959, he learns that he…

Suzani is the main type of wedding embroidery that originally served as a cover for the newlyweds' bed.…

In the work of the great writer Saadi, "Gulistan," there are many vivid and instructive stories and parables.…

It is no secret that the famous Turkestan series of paintings by the battle painter Vasily Vereshchagin…

Emir of Bukhara Said Abdulkhalid Khan always paid special attention to the affairs of Islam. He heard…

In the northern part of India, where several centuries ago one of the grandsons of Amir Timur, Zahiruddin…

The National Library of France has a rich history, beginning with its establishment as the royal library.…

Pioneer of color photography in the Russian Empire, author of hundreds of photographs of Turkestan and…

  Eastern Renaissance... Three golden ages of scientists, whose discoveries still influence our lives…

The gravestone found in the village of Butakara is an important historical artifact, dating back to the…

In the 7th–8th centuries, Sogd experienced significant changes in its political and social structure,…

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

Unique suzanis from the Bukhara Emirate of the 18th century, featuring large medallions and inscriptions…

The Prefect (General Director) of the Vatican Apostolic Library, Mauro Mantovani, has not ruled out the…

During the VIII Congress of WOSCU, dedicated to the activities of the Center for Islamic Civilization,…

The first survey of the territory of a large settlement located near modern Termez was conducted in the…

The history of the acquisition of a numismatic collection in the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan…

Khatifi holds an important place in the history of Eastern literature, particularly due to his epic works.…

Karakalpak jewelry, presented in the Russian Ethnographic Museum, reflects the rich cultural tradition…

The Andijan Mosque complex, built in the 19th century, is a significant architectural and historical…

The miniature "Seven Sages," dated around 1590, serves as an intriguing example of the interaction between…

The presentation by ethnographer Adjap Bairyeva from Turkmenistan, based on the research of art historian…

The earliest form of urban culture are proto-cities as precursors of the first state formations, including…

Ruidjo is not just an element of textile, but a symbol of tradition and culture, which plays an important…

In the 7th century, the Chinese monk Xuanzang traveled through Central Asia to India in search of Buddhist…

For more than 150 years of its existence, the National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi…

Tamara Khanum, a famous Uzbek actress and dancer, left a bright mark in the history of Uzbek art. Her…

Documents from Mount Mug represent a unique source of information about the complex and dynamic history…

Frederick Starr, founder and chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute (CACI) at the US Foreign…

During the New Stone Age, the Southern Aral Sea region became home to the Kelteminar culture, where hunters…

Archaeological excavations on the outskirts of the city of Kuva have uncovered the remains of a Buddhist…

The history of Turkey in the collection of the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies is represented…

The Chinnikhana Pavilion under Ulugbek became a symbol of cultural exchange, with the tile decorations…

The art of embroidery in Uzbekistan has deep roots and extensive traditions, reflecting the rich cultural…

From the 9th and 10th centuries to the beginning of the 20th century, our ancestors created a vast written…

The Berlin Museum of Islamic Art was founded in 1904. Its collection is based on arts and crafts, as…

The technique of glazing ceramics, which became widespread in the first centuries of the spread of Islam,…

All the epochs and each of these dynasties left their marks in the architectural looks of old Bukhara.…

One of the showcases of the exposition of the State Museum of Applied Arts and History of Crafts of Uzbekistan…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest…

The "Dar ut-tilavat" complex, comprising the Gumbazi Sayyidan mausoleum, is considered a special "religious-ideological…

As is known, the famous astronomer al-Sufi was born in 903 CE in Rayy and died in 986 CE in Shiraz. He…

It is known that the Turkic (Chagatai) language and the Uyghur alphabet, along with Persian, were in…

The gems of the Manuscript, Unique and Highly Valuable Editions Fund of the National Library of Uzbekistan…

Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the…

Among the approximately forty medical works preserved to this day, two of Ibn Sina's greatest writings…

The art of Suzani likely emerged in the Central Asian khanates in the mid-18th century. It is typically…

In Islamic tradition, Mani is revered as the founder of painting, an unparalleled artist of his time.…

The black engobe bowl is an important element of Uzbekistan's cultural heritage. Originating from Nishapur,…

In the second half of the 19th century, the art of silk weaving flourished in the oases along the Great…

As previously reported, from September 15 to 19, a delegation led by the Director of the Center for Islamic…

During the Timurid period, influenced by the Sufi order of Naqshbandiya, craftsmen occupied an important…

The earliest known illustrations of the "Zafar-nama," dating back to the first half of the 15th century,…

The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest…

During the Center for Islamic Civilization delegation's visit to Turkey, the World Society for the Study,…

The delegation of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, currently in Turkey, visited the…

Today, at the Research Center for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) under the Organization of…

A delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization under the Cabinet…

To strengthen international cultural cooperation and exchange of experiences, a delegation from the Center…

Among the foreign publications stored in the National Library of Uzbekistan and dedicated to Timurid…

It is well known that Uzbekistan is endowed with a unique centuries-old historical and cultural legacy…

The history of the creation and existence of personal libraries and book collections on the territory…

The miniature "Two Camels," created by the masterful painter Kamoliddin Behzad in 1530, is considered…

The State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg preserves the largest collection of artifacts of cultural, historical…

The creation of artistic metalwork is one of the oldest crafts and applied arts, second only to pottery. In…

The library collection of Muhammad Ali Sabirov, a Mingtuba Ishaan residing in Andijan and known as Duchi-Ishan,…

Shakhrisabz is an ancient city in Uzbekistan with more than 2,700 years of history, the birthplace of…

The central areas of the region - the territory of modern-day Uzbekistan - especially attracted the attention…

Basic embroidery stitches are bosma and chain stitch. In bosma thread is fastened to the ground with…

The National Gallery Prague is the successor of the Picture Gallery of the Society of Patriotic Friends…

Uzbek knives are very distinctive and they combine the artistic merit of appearance and functionality.…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

Some leaves with beautiful paintings from another earlier text, the Mirajnama, copied around 1317–1335…

"Kitab ash-Shifa" ("The Book of Healing") is the greatest philosophical work of Ibn Sina, author of more…

The largest number of photographs by Dudin depict the main bazaar in Samarkand, located in the central…

One of the rare works kept in the Fund of Unique and Highly Valuable Publications is the manuscript Al…

Knives and scabbards are allocated to a separate collection. Uzbek knives are very distinctive and they…

The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest…

Central Asian clothing was designed to meet climatic conditions and the lifestyle requirements of the…

The famous governor and patron, the sultan Baysungur b. Shahrukh governor of Herat, had passed away in…

According to historical sources, In 1882, the French scholar Abel Pavet de Courteille published a French…

The southernmost part of the territory of Uzbekistan is the Surkhan Valley. These lands are the most…

Great history does not disappear without a trace. It is kept and reproduced in the genetic code of the…

In 1505, Khorezm was conquered by Shaybani Khan. In 1510, Shaybani Khan died in a battle with the army…

The capital of Turkey, Ankara, hosted the grand unveiling of a monument to the great Turkic poet and…

Musicians from 80 countries around the world, including Russia, Austria, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, South…

Dr. Shakir Salah Deputy Director of the Association of the Islamic World: —  Thank you for inviting…

The final day of the congress, which was attended by representatives of international organizations such…

Final shots of a grand event that brought together scholars and experts from 35 countries in Samarkand!  

The VIII International Congress "The Heritage of Great Ancestors – the Foundation of the Third Renaissance"…

The 8th Congress "The Legacy of Great Ancestors - the Foundation of the Third Renaissance" featured an…

As part of the VIII International Congress "The Heritage of Great Ancestors - the Foundation of the Third…

From August 23 to 26, the 8th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation…

The VIII International Congress "The Heritage of Great Ancestors - the Foundation of the Third Renaissance"…

The closing ceremony of the 8th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation…

Scholars from all over the world are currently in Samarkand. In the tourist center of Samarkand, scholars…

Dr. Tan Huism, Director of the National Library of Qatar: — I was very eager to participate in this…

Damir Mukhtyedinov, First Deputy Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation: —…

Dr. Muzaffar Sheker, President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences: "Today, Uzbek and Turkish scientists…

To the participants of the VIII International Congress "The Heritage of Great Ancestors – The Foundation…

On the eve of the opening ceremony of the VIII International Congress of the World Society for the Study,…

From August 23rd to 26th, the 8th International Congress "The Legacy of Great Ancestors - The Foundation…

From August 23 to 26, the 8th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation…

The VIII International Congress "The Heritage of Great Ancestors - the Foundation of the Third Renaissance"…

On August 22nd, the Writers' Union of Uzbekistan, in anticipation of the VIII International Congress…

The main theme of the 8th International Congress "The Legacy of Great Ancestors - the Foundation of the…

As noted in sources, in 1438–1439, the astronomical tables "Zij-i Sultani" were created, containing numerous…

Certain photographs also captured Central Asian Arabs who settled in villages along the middle and lower…

The work of the renowned collector Mijon was successfully continued by his students. One of the acquisitions…

The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

The creation of artistic metalwork is one of the oldest crafts and applied arts, surpassed only by ceramics.…

The origins of jewelry making in Uzbekistan can be traced back thousands of years. In the 19th century,…

The tomb structures of the Gumbaz-i sayyidan and Shams ad-Din Kular mausoleums in the "Dar ut-Tilavat"…

Farid al-Din Attar's "Tazkirat al-auliya" is well known to readers. A Turkic translation of this work,…

The everyday culture of the peoples of Central Asia held a special fascination for photographers of the…

Markets in Central Asia held a significance far different from those in Europe. This is why bazaars held…

In the 13th century, when the Khorezm state was at its peak, the Khorezmshahs controlled not only vast…

The manuscript Supplément persan 1960, from the collection of the renowned French collector George Marteau,…

Abu'l-Qasim Firdowsi's "Shahnama" is one of the most renowned epic works of Persian literature. A…

A significant part of Asad Tusi's epic "Garshaspname" was added to the manuscript of "Shahname" by Abulqasim…

The Raza Library, located in the city of Rampur, India, is known as the "Taj Mahal of Books." Founded…

The corner columns flanking the portal pylons of the "Kok Gumbaz" mosque, the main monument of the "Dar…

Charles Schefer, a renowned French collector, was a passionate admirer of Eastern manuscripts, particularly…

Behzad's early work, the recognized genius of Persian miniature painting, shows a strong influence from…

Before the introduction of coinage in Khorezm, barter trade prevailed for many centuries. Later, as…

After the death of Rahim Khan in 1910, his son Isfandiyar Khan (1871 – 1918) became the head of the Khanate…

A delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan…

In 1925, the Manuscript Fund of the National Library of Uzbekistan, containing unique and particularly…

The Naive Khivans, Who Mistook the Photographer for a Magician The effect that the photo shooting…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population…

Not only the mosques, but also the beauty around the mosque and in the courtyard surprised photographers.  For…

The fund of the National Library of Uzbekistan contains lifetime editions of outstanding poets and writers…

The collection of Turkestan periodicals originates from 1870. The first newspaper published in Uzbek…

August 4th marks the birthday of the outstanding artist, Honored Art Worker of Uzbekistan, Igor Savitsky,…

The traditional set of Uzbek jewelry also includes tumor amulets, which were rather popular in the 19th…

The origins of jewelry making on the territory of Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of thousands of years.  In…

The Náprstek Museum (originally the Czech Industrial Museum) was established in the 1860s by Vojtěch…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population…

The National Library of Uzbekistan hosts a multitude of significant events, encompassing various aspects…

A significant meeting took place in Qatar where the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the…

In 1379–1380, during his fourth campaign, Amir Timur conquered Urgench. Soon he had to leave the city,…

The types of cities and architectural monuments are among the most common subjects represented in photographs…

By the late 18th century, local schools and woodcarving centers had developed in the territory of the…

The manufacture of art products from metal is one of the most ancient types of craft and applied art,…

Knives and scabbards are allocated to a separate collection. Uzbek knives are very distinctive and they…

Jewelry was one of the highly developed crafts in the period of the Uzbek khanates. Local jewelers…

The most prominent representatives of the Samarkand school of calligraphy were: Ahmad ibn ’Umar Ash’as…

The Turkestan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore at Shymkent has enriched its collection with…

The art of chasing is represented by jugs oftoba, kuza, choidish (jugs for water and oil), lagan-dishes,…

The manufacture of art products from metal is one of the most ancient types of craft and applied art,…

Historical photographs brought to us the changes that occurred in the appearance of the cities of the…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

Based on inscriptions restored as a result of repair and restoration work, the Kok Gumbaz mosque, the…

Bolinpush was used as a blanket on a pillow. This sample is a masterpiece of Bukhara embroiderers. Graceful…

Such regional schools of Uzbek metal chasing as Khorezm, Bukhara-Samarkand and Fergana differ in the…

The State Museum of Cultural History of Uzbekistan occupies a special place among the country’s largest…

The National Gallery Prague is the successor of the Picture Gallery of the Society of Patriotic Friends…

Historical photographs have preserved images of Central Asian Afghans, Indians and Iranians - Ironis. Descendants…

The making of metal art is one of the oldest crafts and applied arts, second only to pottery. In Uzbekistan,…

Bukharan Jews have served as one of the main sources for scholarly works on the reconstruction of their…

As noted in historical sources, in the Iranian and Turkic world, the production of richly decorated and…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

The Náprstek Museum (originally the Czech Industrial Museum) was founded in the 1860s thanks to the initiative…

The history of the creation and existence of personal libraries and book collections in Central Asia…

The history of Khorezmian coins during the Golden Horde period is connected with the Mongol conquest…

The manuscript of Saadi's "Bustan" is also kept in the National Library of France. This manuscript is…

The Bukhara bazaars were considered “more curious than all the others – Tashkent, Samarkand, and Kokand.…

One of the well-known French collectors is Georges Marteau. He was an engineer at the École Centrale. In…

One of the biggest French collectors of Oriental manuscripts in the second half of the 19 century, Charles…

Many scholars whose lives and fields of research are closely linked with Uzbekistan work at the Museum…

For almost a century of its existence, the museum has become a major cultural, educational, and research…

The frieze at the top of the Kok Gumbaz mosque, built in Shahrisabz in 839/1435, is covered in inscriptions…

The Herat traditions found their continuation in the culture of Bukhara and Samarkand in the following…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population…

According to the information contained in the album-book "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan," dedicated…

Along with the indigenous peoples, photographers of the past captured Afghans and Indians who came for…

The art of embroidery was widespread among both the settled and semi-nomadic populations of the Uzbek…

In the cultural institutions of the Czech Republic, art objects from Uzbekistan are represented by small…

The French were very interested in Saadi's work "Gulistan". Sa'di's "Gulistan" from the Marto collection…

One very famous page from a dispersed muraqqa album from the early 17th century is kept under the code…

The ornaments on skullcaps demonstrate the amazing skill of embroiderers, national identity, convey the…

Mawarannahr and the history of the peoples of Central Asia, their state traditions and cultural heritage…

"Kuragan" is found in the inscriptions of the Kok Gumbaz mosque in Shahrisabz, which is described as…

Such regional schools of Uzbek metal chasing as Khorezm, Bukhara-Samarkand and Fergana differ in the…

Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Germany Dilshod Akhatov ceremoniously presented a 50-volume edition of the…

The art of embroidery was widespread among both the sedentary and semi-nomadic populations of the Uzbek…

Ruijo is an embroidered bedsheet for newlyweds’ bed. This example is sewn from four strips of cotton…

As in Iran, besides historical writings, extensive poetic texts were also illustrated here. One often…

The calligrapher Sultan ‘Ali Mashhadi (1453 – 1520) is a great Persian master of the nasta‘liq script. He…

During his long and eventful life, Kamal ud-din Behzad collected a vast artistic heritage. However,…

Portraits of representatives of the Central Asian ruling elite are important documents of the political…

The shape, color, and ornamentation of a skullcap reflect the characteristics of the way of life of the…

A man of encyclopedic knowledge, a person who made a great contribution to the development of world civilization,…

Abu Ali ibn Sina, known in the East as "Shaykh ur-rais" and in Western Europe as Avicenna, wrote over…

Edouard Blanc, a representative of the Geographical Society of Paris, organized an expedition to Central…

Several works of the great scientist Mirzo Ulugbek have reached us. Scientific research has been carried…

For some unknown reason the Persian poem Makhzan al-asrar (the Treasure of the Secrets) by Nizami Ganjavi…

Historical photographs depict people from various ethnicities who lived in the territory of modern Uzbekistan. These…

There is only one photograph of Muzaffar al-Din Bahadur Khan, who ruled the emirate from 1860 to 1885,…

The ornaments on skullcaps demonstrate the amazing craftsmanship of embroiderers, national identity;…

Well-known representatives of the Bukhara school of calligraphy include: Mir ’Ali Hiravi signed as…

Enjoying music became an inextricable attribute of the hedonistic lifestyle, which was followed by a…

One of the earliest photographs of the son and heir to Abd al-Ahad Khan, the emir Seyid Mir Alim Khan…

The earliest manuscript from the Institute’s collection is a copy of the Qur’an, written in the 9th century…

Ibrahim Mirzo was the son of Shahruh and the grandson of Amir Timur, a follower of Sharafiddin ’Ali Yazdi,…

The coexistence of secular and religious (spiritual) tendencies and, in some cases, their mutual enrichment,…

Musical art reaches its peak in the second half of the 15th century in Herat under Husayn Bayqara and…

The National Library of Uzbekistan houses abook museum displaying unique manuscripts and books published…

The grandeur of Islamic art and faith is embodied in this unique artifact – a talismanic shirt from the…

«The great Sultan, very mild-tempered and generous, the best of Sultans, lord and protector of the people…

The date of copying of the manuscript "Arabe 5036" of the work "Suwar al-Kawakib" is not indicated; it…

According to information presented in the album-book "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan" from the…

Oriental manuscripts have always been of interest to French collectors. One of the biggest French…

In 1868 the manuscript, a splendid copy of the Persian poem Makhzan al-asrar (the Treasure of the Secrets)…

Ornaments are plant, zoomorphic, geometric and epigraphic. Plant forms and motifs are made up of flowers,…

As is known, Nizam al-Din Alisher Navoi (1441–1501), the great Uzbek poet, statesman and patron, left…

The interest in manuscripts from the East in Western countries and in France is an old tradition but…

The collection of hadiths “Nasr al-la‘ali min kalam amir al-mu’minin ‘Ali," which provides a description…

In the 1880s – 1890s the parade photos of the power elite in the political culture began to play a significant…

An important event for Russian Muslims was the acquisition of land for the construction of a mosque in…

The Náprstek Museum (originally the Czech Industrial Museum) was established in the 1860s by Vojtěch…

The poem Tuhfat al-ahrar (“The Gift to Noble”) was composed in 1481 by Jami as an imitation of the Makhzan…

Pay attention to the painting “Image of a young loving couple reading poems, while a maid stands by them”.   This…

From 1512, Ubaydullah Khan b. Mahmud settled in Bukhara.   He was also a bibliophile, a collector…

It is a well-known fact that during medieval India, specifically during the reign of the Bāburids, a…

Many of the manuscripts found in the Rampur Library were new to India.   We can find mentions that…

The design and construction of a new building for the National Library of Uzbekistan began in 2010.   The…

In 1867 Vámbéry prepared the first ever Chaghatay textbook published in Europe that quickly became an…

The contribution of P. Benkov to the formation of a national school of art is also great, like the contribution…

The works of O. Tatevosyan “Rest in the kolkhoz”, “At the bazaar”, “Portrait of the wife”, “Rest” and…

In 1948, the library was named after the great Uzbek poet and thinker Alisher Navoi, and a new three-story…

The specifics of the development of artistic writing are mainly connected with the features of time and…

The National Library's international activities are focused on creating conditions for developing cooperation…

The National Library of Uzbekistan's collection of manuscripts and unique and particularly valuable publications…

Participants of the Republican Forum "The Legacy of Great Ancestors – Foundation of the III Renaissance,"…

The production of woven fabrics from all kinds of materials has always had an important place in Central…

The fabric production process was divided into three basic stages – preparation of threads, weaving,…

On July 3-4, the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, under the Cabinet of Ministers, gathered…

The Náprstek Museum (originally the Czech Industrial Museum) was established in the 1860s by Vojtěch…

On July 3, 2024, the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan (CISC) organized an exhibition as…

Throughout the centuries, one of the most popular types of applied arts in Uzbekistan has been and remains…

Throughout the centuries, one of the most popular types of applied arts in Uzbekistan has been and remains…

Much of what scholars know about the birth of the Kushan realm comes from two main sources: the scarce…

Ceramic production occupied an important place in the applied arts of Uzbekistan.   Ceramic vessels…

The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia.   In the 19th century,…

Artifacts from Uzbekistan are represented by small but very emphatic collections in the state cultural…

Admittedly, this influence will be particularly evident in the manuscripts made in Shahrukhiya, near…

Manuscript arabe 5036 contains 74 paintings representing the constellations, each one represented as…

According to historical sources, during the time of Emperor Shāhjahān, the royal collection of Mughal…

Local diadems embodied ancient images and ideas that existed among the peoples of Central Asia.   In…

The Russian Museum of Ethnography collection houses varied types of decorative items designed to go on…

The Uzbek department of the Russian State Ethnographic Museum contains items presented by Bukhara emirs…

After the independence of India in 1947 C.E. and the subsequent merger of the Rampur Estate to the Union…

The Raza Library is a rich treasury of ancient rare works and manuscripts.   Each manuscript has…

The musical instruments of Uzbekistan are represented by many types of string, wind and percussion instruments.   In…

Ceramic production occupied an important place in the applied arts of Uzbekistan.   Ceramic vessels…

Jewelry was one of the highly developed crafts in the period of the Uzbek khanates.   Local jewelers…

František Hanek, the 8th Regiment’s military bandmaster in the Turkmen city of Mary and in the Uzbek…

Hatifi (1455 – 1520), whose talent was greater for the epic style than for lyric poetry, is the author…

During World War II, not only were people evacuated to Uzbekistan, but unique museum artifacts were also…

The inscriptions and patterns carved on the stone arches' walls in the crypt built by Amir Timur for…

Rampur City, famous for articulate daggers and caps was the seat of erstwhile Princely Estate of the…

National clothes always differ in traditionality: a costume, as a rule, has not changed for centuries.   Both…

The mausoleum in the Gumbazi Sayyidan in Shakhrisabz, reminiscent of Shah-i-Zinda in Samarkand, was built…

Hazrati Malik Ajdar mosque one of the district mosques of the city of Shakhrisabz, frame type. Dimensions:…

Sayyid - lord, head. In the Koran and Hadith it is used in the dictionary meaning (“lord”, or as a synonym…

This Chagatai-Ottoman dictionary is supposed to have been compiled by Ḥāfiẓ ʿAcemoğlu Niyāzī, an Ottoman…

During the course of their history Hungarians (Magyars) had many connections with various peoples of…

The Kushan kingdom is one of the greatest states of antiquity.   In the 1st and early 3rd century…

On the whole, the history of Kushan statehood can be divided into two important periods, with Kanishka’s…

The first Hungarian scholar who became interested in texts written in the Chaghatay (Old Uzbek) literary…

Clothing of any people differs in its unique originality, indicates the climatic and social conditions…

The most diverse types of jewellery on display in the Russian Museum of Ethnography (RME) collection…

The first expedition of the Russian State Ethnographic Museum to Central Asia occurred in 1900.   This…

Some of the illustrated manuscripts from Ulugbek’s atelier (kitabkhana) in Samarkand were identified…

The extremely interesting manuscript entitled Mi‘raj-nama is as important for linguists as for art historians…

The Raza Library is also called the “Taj Mahal of Books”.   This library is located in the city…

The history of the skullcap goes into deep antiquity.   Witnesses of this are preserved wall paintings…

One of the prominent, dramatic painters of the Uzbek avant-garde represented in the collection of the…

In the collection of the State Museum of Arts, there are magnificent works by A. Volkov, dated back to…

In the 1920s – 1930s, much attention was paid to the Library’s work on bibliography. It was during…

It is common knowledge that the so-called “Heraus” coinage series are extremely important for the reconstruction…

In 1893, Pavel Tretyakov was elected as a member of the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Arts and awarded…

The State Tretyakov Gallery is among the largest museums of the world.   The Gallery is named after…

It is known that Sultan Ghiyas ud-din Balban ruled Delhi from 1266 to 1287.   During this period,…

In the late 19th – early 20th centuries begins the process of Europeanization of the Central Asian region.   The…

We now come to the complex question of the location of one of the five xihou of the Da Yuezhi in Bactria…

It is important to note that in the works of Central Asian avantgarde, there is no spirit of rebellion,…

The French artist Henri Matisse, who was madly in love with the East, worked for a long time in Algeria…

The National Library of France has a manuscript of the poem “Tuhfat al-akhror” by Abd al-Rahman Jami.   This…

Clothing of any people differs in its unique originality, indicates the climatic and social conditions…

The production of blanks and the minting itself were the main technological processes in the manufacture…

National clothes always differ in traditionality: a costume, as a rule, has not changed for centuries.   Both…

India and Uzbekistan share a common heritage in terms of many standards. Historically speaking, India…

Rampur Raza Library is one of India's most renowned libraries. This library holds a special place in…

Mahmud ’Abdaljalil Wasifi was a famous poet of Khurasan, the author of “Badayi’ al-waqayi’” (Amazing…

The Chaghaty texts Vámbéry studied in Istanbul made him deeply interested in the culture and languages…

The World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Promotion of Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan (WOSCU)…

The beginning of the 20th century was not only a period of global social unrest and ups and downs in…

Zahiraddin Muhammad Babur was a famous statesman, commander, poet, historian, and calligrapher. Babur…

The favorite venue for musicians were tea houses, which were widely spread in all cities and villages…

In the early 8th century, Khorezm was conquered by the Arabs.   The spread of Islam began in the…

The National Library of France and the Louvre Museum hold a significant portion of French collections…

Patterns of gold-embroidered products are very diverse. These are mainly flowers on thin branches or…

In the 20s of the 20th century, remarkable collections of manuscripts from the Samarkand Scientific Research…

Hamdami (first half of the 16th century) was a talented poet and master of Nasta’liq script.   He…

In the cities of Central Asia and Uzbekistan, ordinary musicians-instrumentalists formed special guilds…

The exhibition of the State Museum of Arts presents carpets from the 19th – 20th centuries from Andijan,…

In the applied art of Uzbekistan, a certain place was occupied by artistically decorated leather products. The…

A ceremonial handover took place in Paris, where 50 volumes from the series "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan…

Until 1917, the State Public Library did not have the financial ability to purchase manuscripts. Acquisition…

There are poorly preserved inscriptions inside the arched niche.   They are written in thuluth…

The unique technique of gold embroidery was developed and improved by many generations of craftsmen. The…

In the 20th century products of this type are beginning to be produced in Samarkand, Urgut, Tashkent,…

This book-album includes two famous items from the variety of music-themed metal artworks stored in the…

Alisher Navoi’s book “Kulliyot” is also kept in the Russian National Library.   Of particular importance…

The first photographs of the ruling elite of the khanates of Khiva, including the portrait of the Khan…

The most important historical musical event of this period (18th–19th centuries) was when new forms of…

There was a tendency towards the democratization of musical life during this period as a whole.   Literary…

The art of embroidery in Uzbekistan inherits the rich traditions of this ancient craft that have developed…

The individuality of the master was expressed in the process of creating a pattern, in his ability to…

In the 1920s, a national school of fine arts began to take shape in Uzbekistan. Art studios were opened…

Starting from the 16th century, local musical styles and areas of musical culture begin to form with…

By the decision of the government of Uzbekistan, the State Public Library in Tashkent was declared the…

Dozens of well-known and anonymous writings on musical science created in Bukhara, Khorezm, Maverannahr,…

Continuity of generations, deep spiritual searches and comprehension of the creative achievements of…

Another interesting phenomenon of the musical culture of that time – ceremonial court music – which,…

The National Library of Uzbekistan's manuscript collection houses unique handwritten juz' (parts) of…

As the Chairman of the Board of the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of…

The art of printed cloth is not just patterned bedspreads, but also carved stamps – kolyb, with the help…

Painting of Uzbekistan in 1970 – the first half of the 1980s is distinguished by the diversity and mutual…

The institute of interns began to function at the Eastern Department of the State Public Library of Uzbekistan…

The State Museum of Arts exhibits such types of small-scale embroidery as oina-khalta and shona-khalta…

The art of gold embroidery – zarduzi – has existed in the territory of Uzbekistan since ancient times.   In…

Researchers from the "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan" publication of the "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population…

The art of embroidery in Uzbekistan inherits the richest traditions of this ancient craft formed in the…

Considering that the photos of the ruling elite were not only memorial but also political in nature,…

The State Museum of Arts exhibits traditional embroidery of the 19th – 20th centuries from all the leading…

At the present time, these inscriptions have been lost.   We have used photographs taken by late…

A fragment from the Koran [3: 169 – 171] is inscribed on the second and third steps of the grave-stone. Think…

The majlis remained the main forum of musical performance in public. They were held not only in the…

There was also a great variety of other instruments in addition to those used for military purposes in…

Traditional embroidery is the most common type of handicraft in Uzbekistan.   In the collection…

The cist was built simultaneously with the old structure of the ziyarat-khana, i.e. in the 11th century.   The…

In the late 14th – early 15th centuries, the canons of urban secular professional music were formed,…

  You can read more about the inscriptions on the buildings of…

There is an inscription assembled out of carved majolica tiles on the frieze under the dome abutment. The…

In the second half of the 1950s, realism began to prevail in the fine arts of Uzbekistan. It was renewed…

From 1970 to the present time, indoor sculpture has been actively developing in the works of D. Ruzybaev,…

The outstanding Central Asian musician, music theorist, poet, leader (mehtar) of court musicians and…

On May 29, a presentation of the 20-volume unique series took place in Karshi. These books, published…

Women's robe-like clothes of Kashkadarya, found in some other regions of Uzbekistan, were notable for…

A scientific briefing was held at the office of the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization…

On May 30th, a member of the WOSCU Scientific Council, the distinguished archaeologist, Doctor of Historical…

At the end of the 19th century, Bukhara was the only centre where gold embroidery was done. The workshops…

Headdresses of Kashkadarya women were notable for variety, embroidery technique and its composition.   Carpet…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

The text on the edges of the upper sarcophagus lid of the sarcophagus of a rare architectural structure…

The State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan contains a collection of more than three hundred original…

The State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan contains a collection of more than three hundred original…

Central Asian Gypsies - Lyuli (Jughi) led a nomadic lifestyle, and their camps were usually located near…

Surkhandarya women wore khaikal, tomokles and urpiya as breast adornments. Often, the necklaces were…

There are but a few photographs of the penultimate ruler of the Khanate of Kokand – Sayyid Muhammad Khudayar…

The National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi was founded in 1870 as the Tashkent Public…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine…

The State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan contains a collection of more than three hundred original…

The art of gold embroidery – zarduzi – has existed in the territory of Uzbekistan since ancient times.   The…

Manuscript of the work “Suwar al-Kawakib” arabe 5036 contains 74 paintings representing the constellations,…

On May 24, 2024, in Syrdarya region, a significant event took place - the presentation of certificates…

The State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan contains a collection of more than three hundred original…

The religious buildings in large cities, madrasas and mosques all over the region, always got caught…

Did you know that gypsies never allow strangers into their territory? Of great interest are pictures…

Carpets and carpet products occupy a prominent place in the Museum’s ethnographic collection. These…

Owing to its membership in the International consortium EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries),…

Women's clothing of Kashkadarya consisted of two types of dress-shirt: tuniclike, long, with wide sleeves…

Historical photographs brought to us the changes that occurred in the appearance of the cities of the…

The richest ornamental system of embroidery is closely connected with the spiritual life and customs…

The National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi is a state universal information library…

The collection of numismatics of the Ichan-Kala State Museum-Reserve comprises 21 982 depository items,…

As noted in historical sources, at the time of the French Revolution, after 1789, a small Persian Anthology…

After the observatory of Ulugbek was destroyed, gradually, great work was undertaken on fixing the preserved…

The art of embroidery has been valued in the Central Asian region long since. This type of applied…

The Karakalpaks in the photographs of the last third of the 19th – early 20th centuries, in contrast…

There were many types of calligraphic scripts in the Muslim Orient: Kufic, Naskh, Thuluth, Nasta’liq,…

A calligrapher was not just a copyist. The transcription of books was considered the art. The skill to…

The Days of Uzbek Culture have commenced at the Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU), marking a…

Surkhandarya did not have such a variety of jewelry as in other regions of Uzbekistan. But, nevertheless,…

The history of many cities of Uzbekistan goes back centuries.   They arose and developed as centres…

The visit of Andrey Omelchenko, a leading archaeologist from the State Hermitage Museum, to the office…

The art of carpet weaving is rooted in remote antiquity. Various samples of carpet products of the 19th…

In the era of Amir Temur, the spheres of the application of music can be divided into state, state-owned…

One more group in the collection of the Institute consists of Indian miniatures.   In the manuscript…

From May 17-19, the International Congress on Strategic Studies of the Turkic World took place at Uludağ…

It should be noted Hirayama Ikuo (1930 – 2009), as without exaggeration, he can be called the most popular…

Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum was opened in Hiroshima City, the prefecture of Hiroshima, in 1968.   Its…

The final peak in the development of miniature art occurred in Bukhara in the 17th c entury. Literary…

The art of manuscripts occupies a special place in Oriental culture.   After the Arab conquest…

Ryukoku University, located in Kyoto, is a Buddhist higher education institution that celebrates its…

The aristocracy and trade noblemen of the Kushan Kingdom ordered the production of numerous sculptures…

The history of the skullcap goes into deep antiquity.   Witnesses of this are preserved wall paintings…

The art of carpet weaving is rooted in remote antiquity. Carpet patterns are mainly geometric and floral.…

During the reign of Amir Temur, the art of performing with various instruments was encouraged. At his…

Traditional footwear consisted of kalish, kalish-makhsi, khakkari kavush (on wooden heels) and popush. Leather…

In the center of squinches, located between the archivolts the arched niches of the crypt of Amir Temur,…

On the crypt and on the surface of the sarcophagus prepared by Amir Temur for himself in Shakhrisabz…

Sir William Burrell (1861 – 1958) was a Glasgow merchant shipping owner. He amassed an impressive…

Okayama Orient Museum was founded on April 6, 1979. It was constructed on the occasion when a collection…

The name of Muhammad Murad was also discovered on some other miniatures from world collections.   An…

In the case of the collections in the British Museum, it is mainly defined by what lies in the department…

The work of the miniaturist Muhammad Murad in the Shah-nama manuscript demonstrates features of an innovative…

Starting in the 10th – 11th centuries, Sufi mystic teaching (tasavvuf) originating from Islam, with its…

Today, May 14, marks what would have been the 82nd birthday of academician, Doctor of Historical Sciences,…

The Burrell Uzbek Suzanis are part of Sir William’s Islamic collection, which consists of some 468 objects.…

The Linden-Museum in Stuttgart is one of the most famous ethnological museums in Europe. Its collections…

Shams ad-din Kular, who is buried in the Dar ut-tilavat complex in Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region, died…

The Linden-Museum in Stuttgart is one of the most famous ethnological museums in Europe. Its collections…

The Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) has enriched its library collection…

The Linden-Museum in Stuttgart is one of the most famous ethnological museums in Europe. Its collections…

The paranja was worn like a cloak thrown over the head so that the face could be veiled if necessary.…

In the late 14th – early 15th centuries, the canons of urban secular professional music were formed,…

During the rule of Amir Temur, Samarkand, Bukhara and other cities formed the artistic and aesthetic…

In the latest campaign to distribute certificates for the gratuitous receipt of book-albums from the…

New stage in the development of musical art takes place in the final third of the 14th – beginning of…

The basis of the bosh is a round braid cap kiygich, the front part of which was decorated with an embroidered…

The rich pre-Islamic traditions of secular court music in Central Asia and their “schools” for female…

In the 19th century in Central Asia chapans (a form of coat) were worn as outer wear under various names…

The main centers of Khorezm ceramics are the village of Madyr and the settlement of Kattabog near Khiva. Khorezm…

Rishtan is one of the oldest and best-known centers for fused ceramics. Rishtan artisans have been…

The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (SES) were formed in 2004 from the three ethnological museums…

In the city of Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region, there is a rare architectural structure - a crypt, which…

The conquest of Central Asia (Mawarannahr) by the Arabs, its incorporation into the caliphate and the…

Gold embroidery is an urban and court craft, developed in Bukhara.   he State Museum of Arts has…

Throughout its history, the art of gold embroidery has gained undying fame. There is every reason to…

In the State Museum of Applied Arts and Crafts History of Uzbekistan, knives and sheaths are highlighted…

The "Turkestan Collection" (full title – "The Turkestan Collection of Works and Articles Pertaining to…

The history of creating and maintaining personal libraries and book collections in Central Asia dates…

The manuscript fund, unique and especially valuable publications of the National Library of Uzbekistan,…

Uzbekistan’s figurative pottery center is Samarkand.   One of the old masters who left a lasting…

Ikat fabrics hold a special place in the collection of the State Museum of Arts.   They got…

The production of fabrics – cotton, silk, semi-silk and woollen – has been known on the territory of…

In miniature painting, for the first time in the medieval Oriental art, the theme of labor was covered…

In the 19th – early 20th centuries the main material for gold embroidery was velvet (bakhmal); silk,…

The main and commonest embroidery material until the late 19th century was silk thread of local production.   Women…

Pottery is the oldest traditional folk art of Uzbekistan. Contemporary Uzbek showpiece ceramics as…

The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (SES) were formed in 2004 from the three ethnological museums…

The art of metal processing is one of the oldest kinds of applied art in Uzbekistan. The State Museum…

The architectural complex of Khazrat Imam, the main monument of the architectural complex “Dar us-sadat”…

Wood carving and painting are also widely represented in the collection of the Museum. Items of this…

On February 3, 1910, a long-awaited event took place in Saint Petersburg – the solemn laying of the foundation…

The Uzbek collection of the State Museum of the History of Religion from Uzbekistan represents an assortment…

Ganch decor was used in Uzbekistan to decorate the walls of palaces, mosques and houses. In the late…

Important additions to the Stibbert Museum collection in Italy were acquired in 1981, including costumes…

The Turin Museum of Eastern Art's collection includes at least three samples of Timurid tiles. One of…

The Ms. 2197 held in Bologna is the only extant manuscript which includes the complete translation into…

On May 1st, the "Renaissance" cinema house hosted a media event titled "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan:…

In Varypayeva’s collection there are three carpets, two plain-woven and one with pile. Both plain-woven…

Architect, art and architecture historian, I. A. Bartenev, corresponding member of the Academy of Arts…

There is another treasure in Todaiji Temple in Nara City (Japan). This is a silver dish with gold-plated…

The State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg preserves the largest collection of artifacts of cultural, historical…

Today, the archaeological collection of the State Museum of Arts of Karakalpakstan named after I. V.…

Trousers are ishton, chalvar, cholvir, and cholbir were also made of homespun cotton calico, their cut…

Jewelry was mainly made of silver, small beads, carnelian, coral and pearls. Most of the adornments…

The photo collection housed in the State Museum-Preserve "Ichan-Kala" includes over three thousand photographs…

The influence of Alisher Navoi in the Ottoman Empire reached its peak during his lifetime. Ottoman sultans…

The painting that is now in the Louvre Museum and was donated by Georges Marteau was originally faced,…

Thirty-five meters to the east of the remains of the entrance portal of Hazrat-I Imam architectural complex,…

The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (SES) were formed in 2004 from the three ethnological museums…

Peculiar kinds of memorial and architectural monuments of the era of Amir Temur and his descendants are…

The earliest dated items from Central Asia were donated by Natalya Petrovna (surname unknown) before…

The Uzbek collection of artifacts forms a part of the Central Asian collection of the Náprstek Museum.…

Written references related to the history of Uzbekistan can be found in the National Library of the Czech…

The uniqueness of the Turkestan avantgarde was the fact that it got acquired the experience and achievements…

The richness and diversity of traditional Uzbek costumes was memorialised in the journals of European…

The al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan…

The al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan…

The art of making silk fabric flourished in the cities-oasesis, located on the routes of the Great Silk…

Since the middle 1530s Bukhara became the residence of the supreme ruler of the Shibanids. Herati…

One of the popular images in abr fabrics in the Reisbord collection is the tree motif. Brought to…

The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (SES) were formed in 2004 from the three ethnological museums…

During the mosque interior refurbishment in 2005, the master A. Ergashev wrote a fragment from the Koran…

The clothes of elderly women was light, mainly from white cotton fabric: white dress aq keilek, aq kiymeshek…

On the door of the mausoleum of the architectural monument Dar us-Sadat in Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region,…

At the beginning of the 20th century, the tahia decorated with coins and corals wore only by teenage…

A significant part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection consists of Central Asian coins originating…

In April 1891, a beautiful calligraphic copy of the astronomical treatise by al-Sufi, "Suwar al-kawakib…

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Miho Museum keeps collections of art of the ancient civilizations of the world, from Egypt and Mesopotamia,…

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The State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan named after I. V. Savitskiy is known far beyond…

Complementing the collection are numerous pieces of headgear adorned with characteristic ornaments, embroidery…

Apart from the material culture of Asia and Oceania, the Museum holds works by Polish artists inspired…

The sepulchral complex of Qusam ibn ‘Abbas consists of two structures: rooms for pilgrims (ziyaratkhana)…

The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (SES) were formed in 2004 from the three ethnological museums…

The ceremony to present the 50-volume book-album "Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan in the World's Collections"…

Numismatic artefacts from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, minted on the territory of present-day…

There is no doubt that on the territory of Mawarannahr books were created even earlier, but as for the…

Speaking about suzanis, one cannot fail to mention palak, which are considered the Tashkent version of…

The history of jewelry art in the territory of Uzbekistan is rooted deeply in the past.  Since the…

The ornamentation was dominated by the theme of a blooming garden. The ornamentation consisted mainly…

In 1934 the collection of the cultural artifacts of foreign peoples in Lübeck became public property…

Women’s going-out garments included the head cover zhegde. Unlike the Uzbek paranji, it was short…

The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan houses a significant collection of weapons from the 16th to…

Copper embossing, which reached its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries, played a significant role in…

Porcelain, as a symbol of refinement and cultural exchange, traveled along the Great Silk Road from China…

Uzbek pottery art has long been famous for its diversity and uniqueness, reflecting the cultural and…

In the Depths of the Uzbekistan History Museum: Unique Expeditions and Scholarly Discoveries The State…

In winter, rich Karakalpak women wore the shapan from expensive ikat silk ishik, furlined and trimmed…

Outwear shapan of women sewn from expensive brocade, silk fabrics was very ornate. They also had a…

Karakalpak women’s clothes had decorative details, that were not in Khorezm suit, as on sleeves jengse…

From the 16th century the cities of Mawarannahr began to gradually lose their role as major transshipment…

Our articles collected under the heading “Orient” cover a wide geographical area that includes Iran,…

One of the most interesting stages in the history of Mavarannakhr is associated with the Karakhanid dynasty. The…

The collection of the State Museum of Arts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan named after I.V. Savitsky…

The researchers noted: “The stylistic innovations of Alexander Volkov continued the traditions of the…

Alongside the Arabs, carpet weaving in Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya was also practiced by the Kungrat,…

The peculiar nature of Karakalpakstan with its pale colors captivated Igor Savitskiy as well. It is…

Archaeological collections of the early Middle Ages and the Middle Ages (5th – 16th centuries) are no…

Many medieval doctors were talented poets and they successfully used the skill for their scientific works. The…

According to sources, as soon as the eastern manuscripts were acquired by the Public Library, they were…

The practice of including individual characters from 15 th-century Herati paintings is also typical for…

Mir Alisher Navoi, was an intimate associate of Sultan Husain b. Mansur b. Bayqara (r. 1469 – 1506),…

When studying the inscriptions on the eastern minaret of Oqsaroy, it was found that the inscriptions…

When reading the inscriptions on the door of the mausoleum of Jahangir Mirza, which is the main monument…

The costume consisted of a shirt dress, shalwar (baggy pants); outer clothes included a mursak and a…

The fertile Fergana Valley running between the Tian Shan and the Altay Mountains along the Syr Darya,…

Short-pile (sheared) solid-woven carpets make up a small, yet markedly expressive group of Uzbek textiles.  They…

The Oqsaroy palace was preceeded by the construction of a similar type of building – the palaces of Termiz…

In the first quarter of the 20th century the Museum received part of the archaeological collection of…

A large expedition led by M. E. Masson was organized during the construction of the Big Fergana Canal…

In 1986 – 1988, M. I. Filanovich handed over materials from the Binket, Shashtepa, Aktepa of Yunusabad…

In copper-chased goods сompositions are linear, as a rule, when a pattern is constructed in the form…

Visitors of the State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan may appreciate the art of Uzbek carvers on…

The oldest items in the collection of the Náprstek Museum are vessels of the late 19th century. These…

One of the inscriptions preserved in the mausoleum of Jahangir Mirza (or Khazrati Imam), which is the…

The headwear of women was diverse and informative. It included tahia, kasava, turmi, saukele, kiymeshek…

The outerwear of women was a throw-open robe shapan similar to men’s one, but embroidered in bright silk…

Early antiquity in the archaeological collection of the State Museum of Arts of Karakalpakstan named…

The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller…

The production of metal vessels has a long tradition in Central Asia, with its heyday during the Timurid…

The working group of the project Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in World Collections is making the first…

During its heyday, the Kushan Kingdom (I – III centuries AD) encompassed vast territories of the southern…

The Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin was founded in 1904. The collection was focused on arts, handicrafts,…

On April 8th, a meeting took place at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia between Ambassador of Uzbekistan…

In a dedicated exhibition at The Burrell Collection in 2008, the Burrell group of Suzanis were displayed…

The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller…

The entrance to this complex of interconnected buildings is located in the eastern wall of the porch…

One of the outcomes of the fruitful collaboration between WOSCU and the Miho Museum is the album book…

Kitab, known in Chinese sources as «Souse» («Sugud»), was a large town of an tiquity. Numerous fortified…

A big role in Uzbek costumes was the color that marked the wearer’s status, age and descent. It was linked…

In the 10th – 11th centuries, glass vessels were available to virtually all strata of the population…

Nose rings arabek are rare pieces of Karakalpak jewellery that are present in the Albion Collection. It…

The several costume items were still unknown in Sogdia, although in China they were undoubtedly worn…

The costume of the ancient Sogdians has a long history. Like any important element of culture it changed…

A gravestone with an arched finial (sagana) of burnt bricks was set up in the burial chamber prior to…

The structure along the western side in the middle group of the Shahi - Zindah memorial complex is provisionally…

The Sogdian texts are written in three types of script. Most Christian texts are written in the Syriac…

A fragment from the Koran is inscribed in the very plastic thuluth-i ghubar script along the perimeter…

Women of all ages had in their underwear garment of complex suit – dress shirt keilek and yshtan the…

On April 8th, WOSCU, together with the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Abu…

On the eve of the nationwide Navruz holiday, a media event titled "The Civilization potential of Uzbekistan…

On February 27, at the office of the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of…

Presentation of the book-album “The cultural legacy of Uzbekistan in the collections of Italy”. On…

Today in the Scientific Library of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a ceremony was…

The WOSCU office was visited by Ella Liu Jingwen, representative of Uzbekistan's tourism potential in…

In Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival was…

In early February 2024, Nicholas Walmsley, a renowned specialist in the literature of Alisher Navoi from…

Azerbaijan sponsored the Uzbekistan Days of Science and Culture in January 23–26, 2024. The Cinematography…

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The activities of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy…

Director of the Muhammad Fuzuli Institute of Manuscripts: Thanks to Uzbekistan for the generous gift…

Academician Nailya Velinkhaly: We are proud to be a part of the World Society and the research conducted…

The series of cultural events opened with a unique exhibition at the Fuzuli Institute of Manuscripts…

According to the order of the President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated…

Today, the office of the World Society hosted students from a specialized boarding school under the Ministry…

Today, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Nadezhda Prepodobnaya visited the office…

World scientists about the VII International Congress. Let me express my sincere gratitude for the…

Greetings from the Head of the UNESCO Representative Office in UzbekistanExcellencies,  Dear Mr. Abdukhalikov, Dear…

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invitation to the VII International Congress…

What constitutes the scientific part of the Congress? 5 International Conferences in the scientific…

Guests and participants of the 7th International Congress “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan - the Foundation…

Professor at the National Research Center of France Svetlana Gorshenina is participating in the 7th International…

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Since ancient times, the territory of Uzbekistan has been the cradle of great civilizations, outstanding…

According to the director of the State Museum of Turkmenistan, Meretgeldy Charyev, a diverse collection…

Galina Lasikova, curator of the collection of textiles and manuscripts of the Marjani Foundation, spoke…

The conference “The World of Cinema and Media: A New Look at Heritage” was held within the framework…

A new book-album entitled “Historical Personalities in the Masterpieces of the Manuscript Heritage of…

The World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan…

"This is my first time attending this congress, but I am very impressed".   "The basis of the…

“This is my first time participating in the Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation…

Within the framework of the 7th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation…

Guests and participants of the 7th International Congress “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan - the Foundation…

Today, on November 5, on the territory of the Silk Road Samarkand tourist complex in the city of Samarkand,…

On October 24, 2023, at the National Institute of Fine Art and Design named after Kamal ad-din Behzad,…

Do you know how to distinguish OFTOBA from OBDASTA, DASTSHUI from SELOBCHI? We asked Prof. Elmira Gyul,…

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Visit of the delegation of members of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization…

Imagine you have a cup which you have been using for many years, which has already lost its original…

Do you know that the collection of handwritten books and documents in the Ichan-Kala State Museum-Reserve…

 Dalverzin gold treasure   1. Necklace. Dalverzintepa. Excavation DT-5, under the floor of room…

Collection of interesting artifacts in State Museum of History of Uzbekistan  The Buddha with monks The…

Musical instruments in State Museum of Applied Arts and History of Handicrafts of Uzbekistan   The…

 Modari Khan mausoleum in Kokand Initially, the Modari Khan tomb, which translates as "Mother of Khan",…

February 14 is the birthday of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, the great Uzbek poet, thinker, historian and…

 International ballet festival to be held in Tashkent  In March 1 to 19, 2023, the Alisher Navoi State…

About the trip of the pioneer of color photography Prokudin-Gorsky to Turkestan 1911 and 1912 was…

Do you know that the Khorezm History Museum named after al-Khwarizmi and Biruni was built for the anniversary…

Did you know the State Museum of Applied Arts and History of Handicrafts boasts some true masterpieces…

 A selection of morning video reports Did you know that the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan,…

 Doris Duke Suzani Collection in Shangri La, Honolulu, Hawaii  Have you heard about the suzani collection…

Collection of State Museum of Applied Arts and History of Handicrafts of Uzbekistan We suggest that…

Foreign researchers restored appearance of Neanderthal boy found in Uzbekistan A group of paleoanthropologists…

About State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan   The State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan…

 Mausoleum and khanqah of Yunus Khan. Secrets of epigraphy The mausoleum of Yunus Khan of Mogulistan…

Book-album about art objects and unique artifacts from Uzbekistan in museum collections of Azerbaijan…

MORE THAN 200 OBJECTS OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LEGACY OF UZBEKISTAN HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED AT THE STROGANOV…

Samarkand State Museum-Reserve The Samarkand State Museum-Reserve occupies a special place among the…

The project Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in the World Collections. Selection of interviews  Interview…

Let's start the year with video tours of museums  Enjoy watching a video tour of the Russian National…

The World Society for the Study, Preservation and Promotion of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan, as…

 Watching a video lecture by the project Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in World Collections in Uzbek  What…

  "A GOOD BOOK IS THE BASIS OF A QUALITY EDUCATION" A LARGE-SCALE EVENT DEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION…

Did you know the Russian National Library in St. Petersburg contains works by Alisher Navoi? The Department…

Kukeldash Madrasah - the largest of the 23 madrasahs of old Tashkent, built no later than 1569  And…

The cultural legacy of Uzbekistan is presented at the exhibition in the Presidential Library of Belarus The…

 World Society presented 35 volumes of Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in World Collections series to Institute…

Unique suzanis and metal items: World Society delegation acquainted themselves with Uzbek collection…

Rare exhibits from Uzbek collection of National Museum of History of Azerbaijan to be first published…

«Ўзбекистон маданий мероси жаҳон тўпламларида» туркумида чоп этилган мазкур «Марказий Осиё маданий мероси…

Items related to the traditional everyday culture of Bukharian Jews in the Russian Museum of Ethnography Do…

 Minsk hosts an exhibition of book-albums of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in the World Collections…

 Library at Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts and works by Avicenna The Museum of Turkish and Islamic…

Do you know the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in World Collections project has published the book S.…

World Society to publish book about rarest Uzbek manuscripts in Azerbaijan Researchers from the World…

THE WORLD SOCIETY'S NEW PUBLICATION DEDICATED TO THE COLLECTION OF THE KOKAND STATE MUSEUM-RESERVE PRESENTED…

Cultural legacy of Uzbekistan in Italian collections The book-album Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan…

Uzbek artifacts in ethnographic collections of British Museum Ethnographic artifacts from Uzbekistan…

Kokand Museum-Reserve consists of six museums and four cultural monuments They include: – Kokand…

Khudoyar Khan's Urda – one of three extant 19th-century palace monuments in Uzbekistan Every city…

Tash Khauli - the main palace of Khivan khans Where is the palace located? The palace is located…

Kamal ad-din Behzad's Miniatures During his long and eventful life, Kamal ad-din Behzad produced rich…

Karakalpak collection of American researcher Adam Albion  In 1997, American researcher Adam Albion…

Cultural legacy of Uzbekistan in the collections of Italy Did you know that various artifacts once…

World Society presents book-albums from Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan series at Tashkent Book Fest The…

Collection of State Art Museum of Uzbekistan The State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan boasts a unique…

Kushan Empire. Cultural heritage of Uzbekistan in Japanese collections  Unique artifacts dated to…

A short history of Hungarian Turkology and the “discovery” of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage Benedek…

THE WORLD SOCIETY PRESENTS A BOOK-ALBUM ABOUT THE LIFE AND WORK OF KAMAL  AD-DIN BEHZAD A unique research…

9th International Biennale of Contemporary Art to be held in Tashkent From October 24 to 28, artists…

Kukeldash Madrasah: Erection by an Unnamed Person, Decay and Reconstruction On the western side of…

Samarkand State Museum-Reserve The Samarkand State Museum-Reserve occupies a special place among the…

 Samarkand's birthday today, October 18  Samarkand ranks as one of the most ancient cities on the…

Alisher Navoi - a Landmark for the Uzbek Culture An outstanding Uzbek poet and politician of the Middle…

Zangi-Ota memorial complex is one of the most historical places in Uzbekistan Zangi-Ota mausoleum…

Exhibition of Robert Avakyan's works is open until October 15 in the Fine Arts Gallery of Uzbekistan The…

A Collection of Metal Items in the Ichan-Kala State Museum-Reserve  The collection of metal items…

The territory of Khorezm was one of the famous centers of Oriental civilization  The archaeological…

The most ancient manuscript about Amir Timur written in Uzbek discovered According to Badriddin Maksudov…

Facts about the Ichan-Kala  State Museum-Reserve  Today, the structure of the Ichan-Kala State Museum-Reserve…

The World Society to Republish a Copy of the Manuscript Written by the Spanish Medieval Author Ruy González…

Illustrated copies of the works of ‘Ali shir Nava’i in Istanbul libraries There is a relatively large…

Enjoy a selection of interesting facts about the Samanid mausoleum   Built in the ninth century, the…

Usto Mumin exhibition held at State Museum of Arts An exhibition of Alexander Nikolayev (Usto Mumin),…

Buddhist cave monasteries, dynastic palaces and sculptures: treasures of the Kushan civilization  …

A special exhibition of photocopies of selected works stored at the Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art…

From the bottom of our hearts we congratulate Sharofiddin Yusupov, a ceramic artist, a member of the…

Materials on the traditional culture of Uzbekistan in the museums of St. Petersburg Tatiana Yemelyanenko,…

On the Sides of the Aral Sea and the Amu. The Art of the Karakalpaks Irina Bogoslovskaya, Doctor of…

Manuscript heritage of Uzbek people in Azerbaijan In today's video, Azizaga Najafov, academic secretary…

Samarkand is an ancient city. In the Middle Ages it used to be the science center of the East  The…

Did you know that the textiles of the Bukhara Emirate are kept in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum?! There…

 New items in the Video Lectures 2.0 section  Video Lectures 2.0 is a collection of video lectures…

Today is the birthday of Firdavs Faridunovich Abdukhalikov, Chairman of the World Society for the Study,…

Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director General of the Cinema Agency, Chairman of the World Society for the Study,…

Important event in academic world: participants of 6th Congress highly appreciated efforts by President…

A book devoted to the unique Uzbek collection from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia to be presented in…

June 27 – Press and Mass Media Workers Day  Today Uzbekistan is widely celebrating the Press and Mass…

Uzbekistan presents a book dedicated to the Uzbek Legacy in the museums of the Republic of Tatarstan     …

   A book revealing the main stages in the development of Uzbek cinema is going to be published in Uzbekistan     …

Earrings with miniature silk carpets made in Uzbekistan received the People's Choice Award at an exhibition…

The documentary Uzbekistan. The Warmth and Generosity of the Dastarkhan will be premiered on the Russia-K…

Chairman of the Senate of Uzbekistan, Tanzilya Narbayeva, presented the books of the Cultural Heritage…

The most ancient minaret and semi-columns forming a star: listen to a special podcast about the Jarkurgan…

The Kirk-kiz fortress was built in the 9th-10th centuries AD. It is located in Termez District, in the…

Unexpected Private Uzbek Collection in Turin The Shalimar collection deserves to be in the Turin Museum…

Congratulations on the 18th anniversary of the oilfield services company EriellGroup Today is the…

Secrets of Choydish. Let's listen to a podcast in English Choydish is a copper jug ​​used to heat…

Acquaintance with the Mui-i Mubarak Madrasah Mui-i Mubarak Madrasah is located in the southern part…

Uzbek Artifacts from the Stibbert Museum in Florence   Do you know that rich Uzbek heritage is…

Do you know that Rishtan, located in the Fergana region, has been called the 'Main Pottery Workshop'…

Uzbek Legacy in the collection of the National Museum of Oriental Art named after Giuseppe Tucci - Museum…

Did you know that the Maidanak Observatory is part of the Kitab High Altitude Astronomical Observatory…

  Today in Dushanbe, the Chairman of the World Society for Study, Preservation and Promotion of the…

Chairman of the Academic Council of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization…

A volume about artifacts of the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan from private collections in the USA and…

Work has begun on a publication of the rarities of Uzbekistan kept in the collections of the Republic…

In 2022, an exposition of Central Asian ceramics will open at the Museum of Asia and the Pacific In…

In 2022, an exposition of Central Asian ceramics will open at the Museum of Asia and the Pacific In…

A unique album dedicated to the masterpieces of art of Uzbekistan will be released  The World Society…

Within the framework of the program “New Uzbekistan. New View” in the republic starts a project to digitize…

A photographer from Spain, Honas Fernandez Enrique is now working in our country - he participates in…

Replenishment of the author's series "Science and Culture in the Works of Scientists" within the framework…

 Filming of a documentary about a sacred relic for Muslims will start in Tashkent, St. Petersburg and…

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Chairman of the Board of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural…

The famous "Chalice of Ulugbek" in the Gallery of the Islamic World "Al-Bukhari" of the British Museum…

“The Great Equalizer: Lal Bahadur Shastri” Every resident of Tashkent has seen the monument to the…

Today, on March 30, Moscow will host the International Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated…

International Theater Day, its date of origin and repertoire for today On March 27, the whole world…

Acquaintance with the keepers of centuries – old traditions Today’s issue is dedicated to the Andijan…

Acquaintance with the keepers of centuries – old traditions Today’s release is dedicated to the Academician…

The opening ceremony of the exhibition "Hymn to a Woman" Yesterday, on March 5, in the Palace of Youth…

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In the year of Navoi's anniversary, Russian scientists prepare a catalog of his manuscripts for publication…

Acquaintance with the keepers of centuries-old traditions Today's issue under the heading “Acquaintance…

A book of the series “Cultural legacy of Uzbekistan in the world collections” was presented in India The…

The creators of the film “The Taste of the Sun” have arrived to Uzbekistan The creative team of the…

Reconstruction of Imam Bukhari complex has started The reconstruction of the Imam Bukhari complex…

Screening of the documentary film “Alisher Navoi” Yesterday, on February 9, in connection with the…

The luxurious house of the Emir of Bukhara on the Petrograd side Do you know that in Saint Petersburg,…

“Nafosat” festival took place in Samarkand On the first day of the “Nafosat” festival, an exhibition…

Do you know that the archives of the Russian Ethnographic Museum contain photographs reflecting different…

31 January – International Jeweler's Day On January 31, jewelers are celebrating their professional…

Video lecture The project “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in the World Collections” has broadcasted…

Personal exhibition of Bobur Ismailov “2020” starts today “Ilkhom” theater will host a personal exhibition…

“Contemporary Uzbekistan is not bygone Uzbekistan” Well-known orientalists supported the initiatives…

UNESCO Deputy Director General for Culture sent a message of greeting to the participants and guests…

Valdis Pelšs, Farhad Makhmudov and Janik Fayziev will arrive to Tashkent to present joint projects with…

Tashkent will host a grandiose fashion show "National Сlothes as the Pearl of a New Renaissance" On…

At the 4th International Congress, the film "Two Thousand Songs of Farida", nominated for the main film…

The evening fashion show "National Clothes as a Pearl of a New Renaissance" will be held On December…

The fourth day of the 4th International Congress - "New Renaissance – a New Generation" The fourth…

Sensations, Discoveries, Premieres and Fashion shows: the Week of Cultural Legacy will be held in Uzbekistan On…

The third day of the 4th International Congress "Cinematography of Uzbekistan: dialogue between past…

Второй день конгресса 16 декабря пройдет под эгидой проекта: "Культурное наследие Узбекистана"- Расширяя…

On December 15, 2020, the grand opening of the 4th International Congress will take place. This day will…

Over 300 foreign and domestic scholars, the representatives of state, international and public organizations,…

A unique International Congress "The Cultural Legacy and Science of Uzbekistan as the Basis for a New…

  The Minor Mosque is a new mosque in Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. It is located on…

The parliamentary commission for supporting non – governmental non – profit organizations and other civil…

In Kyoto, at Miho Museum, Shigaraki, grand opening of the special exhibition “Treasures of Ancient Transoxiana”…

In Tokyo, media event “Uzbekistan and Japan on the Great Silk Road” of the project "Cultural Legacy of…

In the framework of the media event “Uzbekistan and Japan on the Great Silk Road”, in Tokyo on December…

National Agency “Uzbekkino”, together with Japanese cinematographers, presented a new documentary called…

On December 16, as part of International Academic Conference “Uzbekistan and Japan on the Great Silk…

In continuation of International Conference “Uzbekistan and Japan on the Great Silk Road”, held in Tokyo,…

We, Japanese ought to learn from you ... Japanese researchers gave high praise to the project of new…

In December 12, meeting of the Chairperson of the Board of World Society for the Preservation, Study…

    On December 8 of this year, six films dedicated to Uzbekistan started broadcasting on the…

Состоялась официальная регистрация Всемирного общества по изучению сохранению и популяризации Узбекистана.…

В священный месяц Рамадан прошел показ серии фильмов «Катта Лангар қўрғони: сирлар ва ҳақиқатлар» - «Факты…

Проект «Культурное наследие Узбекистана в собраниях мира» продолжает разгадывать тайны Катталангарского…

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