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In the section dedicated to the pre-Islamic period at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, the history of ancient trade routes is presented through an interactive map. It brings together information about well-known routes such as the “Lapis Lazuli Road,” the “Royal Road,” the “Silver Road,” the “Steel Road,” and the “Great Silk Road,” which once passed through the territory of our country and influenced the development of the entire region. These routes served not only as channels of trade but also as a strong foundation for cultural and scientific exchange.

A page dyed in indigo, verses written in gold and silver, and geometric Kufic script — all of these are characteristic features of the “Blue Qur’an,” one of the most mysterious manuscripts in the history of Islamic art. Today, one of the pages of this rare manuscript is prepared for display at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan as part of the “114 Qur’ans” project, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the high traditions of Islamic calligraphy and the art of manuscript production.