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A new project of historical significance is being implemented at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. A comprehensive discussion was held on 39 political and cultural maps being prepared for the museum exhibition of the Center.

This unique celestial globe preserved in the British Museum testifies to the high level of scientific knowledge and craftsmanship that had developed in the East during the 15th century.

The Uthman Qur’an (one of the oldest copies of the Qur’an), considered one of the most precious treasures of the Muslim world, has witnessed various historical events over the centuries. Its return to Turkestan and survival to this day is an important reality that testifies to the continuity of our religious and cultural heritage.

In the exhibition of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, a special place is given to Rabati Malik a large caravanserai complex built at the end of the 11th century during the Qarakhanid era, one of the most important stops along the Great Silk Road. Its ruins are located today in the Karmana district of Navoi region, at the heart of the ancient trade route between Samarkand and Bukhara. According to historical sources, the structure was commissioned by the Qarakhanid ruler Shams al-Mulk Nasr ibn Ibrahim (1068–1080).