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If museums become a global focal point in 2026, Uzbekistan is ready to strengthen its place on the cultural map. The Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent, expected to open soon, will impress visitors not only with its historical treasures — including the 7th-century Uthman Qur’an and more than 2,000 manuscripts — but also by presenting history and culture in a new, interactive format through artificial intelligence and VR technologies. The Center, distinguished by its magnificent turquoise mosaic dome rising in the heart of the city, is expected to become an important cultural destination for tourists and scholars alike.

A special article published by CNN World extensively highlighted how Uzbekistan is drawing renewed attention to its historical role in science and culture through the Islamic Civilization Center. The piece emphasizes that the Center presents the rich heritage of Central Asia — shaped at the crossroads of trade routes, religions, and scholarly traditions — in a modern scientific and innovative format. It also underscores the return of nearly two thousand rare manuscripts and artifacts to the homeland through international cooperation, the involvement of thousands of scholars and specialists in developing the exhibitions, and the Center’s growing role as a platform for global dialogue and cooperation between civilizations.

According to Smithsonian Magazine — the official publication of the Smithsonian Institution in the United States — the Islamic Civilization Center being built in Tashkent has been recognized as one of the world’s ten most highly anticipated museums for 2026. Founded in 1970, the magazine is an internationally respected popular-science publication in the fields of science, history, culture, and museology. Inclusion in its rankings is regarded as a sign of top-tier global expert recognition for major projects.

As part of the documentary film series Whispers of Wisdom, video features dedicated to al-Farghani, al-Khwarizmi, and Ibn Sina — filmed with the participation of the world-renowned British actor and Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley — were broadcast on leading international television networks, Euronews and CNN.

Video features on Ahmad al-Farghani, Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, and Ibn Sina (Avicenna), filmed within the “Whispers of Wisdom” documentary series with the participation of Ben Kingsley, an Academy Award–winning British actor, have been broadcast on the world’s leading international television networks Euronews and CNN.