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The models of Ak-Saray, Dorus-Saodat, and the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmad Yasawi displayed in the Second Renaissance section of the Museum of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan present the architecture of the Timurid era as a unified conceptual panorama.
Lord John Alderdice, the UK Prime Minister’s Special Trade Envoy to Central Asia and Azerbaijan, who is on an official visit to Uzbekistan, visited the Center for Islamic Civilization. As he toured the exhibitions, the distinguished guest described the Center as “invaluable not only for Muslims around the world, but for all humanity.”
“Samarkand Paper,” inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, is featured in the exhibition! For centuries, Samarkand paper preserved manuscripts, contributed to the advancement of science during the eras of Alisher Navoi and Ulug Bek, and today stands as one of Uzbekistan’s most unique cultural treasures. This tradition, formed in the 8th century, connected East and West through the Silk Road, facilitating the exchange of knowledge between civilizations. Revived today in the “Meros” workshop in Konigil using ancient technologies, Samarkand paper is valued not only as a historical legacy but also in contemporary design and restoration.
Eight years ago, the symbolic foundation stone of the majestic Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan was laid by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Over the past two years, construction works intensified, and today the grand complex stands fully completed, attracting the attention of the international community. This scientific and educational institution is gaining wide recognition as an important platform presenting Uzbekistan’s rich civilizational heritage to the global community.
