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Today, August 5, marks the birthday of the prominent master of Uzbek literature writer, playwright, publicist, and translator the People’s Writer of Uzbekistan, O‘tkir Hoshimov.

One of the oldest centers of learning in the United Kingdom the Bodleian Library at Oxford University houses a manuscript of Alisher Navoi’s Khamsa. One of the miniatures accompanying the manuscript features a depiction of King Nushirvan.

A discussion was held on the exhibition concept titled “Wall of civilizations, figures, and discoveries” at the Museum of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. This large-scale meeting brought together the Center’s scholars, researchers, specialists, and designers with international experience.

The period of Amir Temur’s reign (1370–1405) holds a special place in history as one of the eras of rapid advancement in science, spirituality, and culture in the Islamic world. This era witnessed not only great achievements in architecture and politics, but also the creation of immense intellectual and spiritual wealth. In particular, the emergence of the first artistic manuscripts during this time was a direct result of the Timurid cultural policy.