School libraries in the Tashkent region received 17,000 books on the architectural epigraphy of Uzbekistan
In the latest campaign to distribute certificates for the gratuitous receipt of book-albums from the series 'Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan', representatives of schools from the Tashkent region participated. This time, 17,400 books were received by 870 educational institutions.
The certificate award ceremony took place today at the 'Renaissance' cinema house during the event 'Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan: Light from the Depths of Centuries.'
Thanks to years of efforts in researching and fully deciphering the epigraphy of historical monuments, a series of 20 multilingual volumes 'Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan,' published in Uzbek, Russian, Arabic, and English, was released.
As noted by the project's author, Chairman of the WOSCU Board Dr. Firdavs Abdukhalikov, "Today we are holding our third event to award certificates for receiving 20 volumes of book albums to 870 schools in the Tashkent region. This educational event once again demonstrates the attention of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the issues of studying and preserving the cultural-historical heritage of our country, as well as the depth of research conducted by the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan. We believe that these editions, printed with funds allocated by the government, will now become an important educational resource for the new generation of Uzbeks. The beautifully illustrated book albums, now in the possession of school students, are not just textbooks. They serve as a bridge connecting the young generation with the historical past of the country. Through the pages of these albums, children and teenagers can visually become acquainted with architectural monuments and epigraphic inscriptions that tell about the life, philosophy, and spiritual aspirations of our outstanding ancestors.
The research work on studying and deciphering unstudied epigraphic inscriptions across Uzbekistan was conducted by a creative team of Uzbek and foreign scientists.
"Today marks a wonderful event for our school libraries—we have received books dedicated to the architectural epigraphy of Uzbekistan. This is a real treasure for us, as not every student or even teacher will have the opportunity to visit Samarkand, Bukhara, or Khiva. But thanks to these albums, our children will be able to touch the greatness of our historical heritage and learn about the significance of architectural monuments. We will definitely use these publications to broaden the horizons of our students, including through the organization of exhibitions or fairs. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the President of our country, the government, and the Ministry of Education for such a valuable and beautiful gift," noted Nargiza Khusaidinova, an employee of School No. 18.
Dr. Sanjar Guliamov, Dr. Salima Eshonova, Dr. Faizkhudja Makhmudov, and Dr. Shahlo Abdullaeva presented special reports and presentations. Guests of the event familiarized themselves with the work of the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of the Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan (WOSCU) and received information about the implementation of the 'Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan' project.
"Today's presentation is not just a celebration for us, the authors; it's a true festivity for every resident of Uzbekistan. Over the past few years, we have managed to publish 20 books, each filled not only with knowledge but also with immense love for the history and culture of Uzbekistan. We hope that our boys and girls, after reading these books, will truly appreciate the effort invested in them. Thank you to everyone who has been with us on this journey. Your feedback and support are what make each page of our books alive and significant," noted Faizkhudja Makhmudov, senior research fellow at the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The media event concluded with a formal ceremony awarding certificates for the gratuitous receipt of 20 volumes of book albums from the series 'Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan' to representatives of the public education system of the Tashkent region. The campaign will continue across all regions of the country, with 200,000 books to be distributed to schools in Uzbekistan.
The media event was organized by the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of the Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan (WOSCU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan, the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies.