Throughout various epochs of our country's history, globally significant civilizations, great empires, remarkable cities, and priceless architectural monuments have emerged. The exceptional cultural heritage created by our great ancestors has left an indelible mark on human history. These scientific, historical, and artistic works are now preserved in various parts of the world, in international collections, foundations, libraries, and museums.
Today, alongside all other fields, significant attention is being devoted to science, education, and culture, particularly to the study and promotion of our cultural heritage. To this end, the construction of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan began in 2017. Currently, a magnificent building for the center is being erected in the historical district of our capital.
It is expected that this center will become a major platform showcasing the ancient civilizations that existed on the territory of Uzbekistan, the rich and unique heritage of our ancestors, and their significant contribution to world civilization. Scientific research related to our history and culture will be conducted here. As emphasized by the head of our state, the center’s doors will always be open to foreign scholars and researchers wishing to collaborate with us.
Currently, the center is conducting a range of studies aimed at exploring Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage, as well as the scientific and creative works left by our great ancestors, and determining their contribution to global civilization. In this context, scientific conferences with the participation of local and international scholars are being held. Moreover, the center’s scholars frequently receive invitations to various conferences abroad.
From November 18 to 20 of this year, an international symposium dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the death of the great figure and scholar Ali Qushchi was held in Istanbul, initiated by the Turkish Academy of Sciences and several universities. At the invitation of the President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences, Muzaffar Sheker, we participated in this conference along with a group of Uzbek scholars.
Firdavs Abdukhaliqov