“In every hall, you literally immerse yourself in that era”: foreign visitors on the Center
At one moment, visitors encounter historical artifacts; just a few steps later, they find interactive screens and scenes depicting ancient civilizations and the lives of ancestors — inviting them on a unique journey through different historical periods.
Foreign guests participating in the international conference on “Improving methods of financing the healthcare system” had the opportunity during their visit to become closely acquainted with Uzbekistan’s centuries-old history, Islamic culture, and rich scholarly and cultural heritage.
Their impressions converged around one common idea: here, history is not merely something to be seen — it can be felt, understood, and experienced as though one were immersed in the atmosphere of the period itself.
Guljan Yespolova from Kazakhstan spoke about the Center’s atmosphere and interactive features:
“The Center is designed in such a way that in every hall, you literally immerse yourself in the period to which it is dedicated. Many of the halls are interactive, allowing you to fully understand how people lived in the past. The sheer scale of the Center is especially impressive. For future generations, including our children, it is fascinating to see how our ancestors lived through this kind of interactive immersion, almost as if experiencing it in real life.”
Gytis Bendorius, Director General of Lithuania’s National Health Insurance Fund, noted that the exhibitions devoted to ancient periods were of particular interest to him:
“The section at the beginning of the exhibition, covering the first millennium BC, was the most fascinating for me. It is very interesting to see how long ago people lived, what kind of art they had, and how trade routes developed. I already knew many of these things, but seeing them through artifacts and interactive displays is truly impressive.”
Mathilde Mailfert from France highlighted the importance of the Center in presenting the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan and the wider region:
“Your Center is truly beautiful and incredibly rich. I am learning many things about Islamic culture that I did not know before, and it is very impressive. The Center genuinely reflects the culture and heritage of Uzbekistan and the entire region. I especially enjoyed learning more about ancient artifacts, cotton and the ways it was processed, silk, and the Silk Road.”
Salman Gumbatov from Azerbaijan said that the Center’s rich history and atmosphere had made a strong impression on him:
“I was deeply impressed by this Center. It presents an incredibly rich history. This is my first time in Tashkent and Uzbekistan, and by visiting the Center and seeing so much culture here, I came to appreciate even more deeply just how ancient this country is and how great its culture is. It is truly remarkable. I congratulate the people of Uzbekistan on having such a Center.”
One idea is common to the impressions of foreign visitors: at the Islamic Civilization Center, history is not merely displayed — it is brought closer to people through exhibitions, interactive features, and modern solutions.