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High-ranking guests closely familiarized with the Center’s activities, the content of its exhibitions, and its modern presentation methods.

Formed on the basis of more than 800 scientific projects, this unique complex today presents nearly 3,000 years of Uzbekistan’s history within a unified concept. By combining historical heritage with modern technologies, the Center is recognized not only as a museum but also as a scientific and educational platform.

It is worth noting that one of the sections that left the strongest impression on the delegation was the exhibition dedicated to the pre-Islamic period. In particular, the interactive map of the Great Silk Road attracted great interest. This trade route, which emerged in the 2nd century BCE and connected East and West for nearly 18 centuries, is vividly presented at the Center through modern visual technologies.

Additionally, the rare chess pieces discovered in the Dalvarzintepa area also became a focal point of the delegation’s attention. According to scientific research, these findings were created four centuries earlier than the chess pieces identified in India, confirming that the territory of Uzbekistan was one of the earliest centers of chess.

The guests also explored the section dedicated to the First Renaissance, where they became acquainted with the legacy of prominent representatives of Central Asian science. Among them, scholars such as Abu Nasr al-Farabi, Abu Ali ibn Sina, Ahmad al-Fergani, and Abu Rayhan al-Biruni hold a special place. Particular interest was shown in the 14th-century Hebrew translation (facsimile edition) of Ibn Sina’s “The Canon of Medicine,” as well as a rare copy of “Kitab al-Shifa” transcribed in Herat in 1494.

Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland:

“The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is a unique place where culture and history harmoniously converge. This complex serves the rich historical heritage of all humanity.

The Center inspires visitors through education, history, and interactive experiences. Here, a person does not merely observe exhibits but deeply feels them and directly experiences the culture.

What is especially remarkable is that visitors become active participants who, with the help of modern technologies, not only study artifacts but can even experience some of them firsthand.

This place holds a special position in the world due to its uniqueness and beauty. Anyone interested in history should visit Uzbekistan, especially Tashkent, and feel the heart of Islamic civilization in this Center.

This is truly a distinctive and unique place — it illuminates the whole world with its light. Anyone striving to deeply understand knowledge, culture, and history should come here and experience real history. The spirit of Islamic civilization is felt in every corner of this place. I will certainly return here again.”

Uzbekistan is increasingly gaining international attention by harmoniously combining its rich historical heritage with modern development. In this regard, the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, established at the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is considered one of the most important institutions demonstrating the country’s scientific and educational potential.