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What does the gold dinar of Samarkand stored in the Hermitage testify to?
Numismatic artefacts from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, minted on the territory of present-day Uzbekistan in the 8th – 15th centuries, are quite numerous and diverse in composition and theme.

Illustration by Kamal ad-din Behzad “The King of Egypt and the poor man in love with him” stored in New York
In the art of oriental miniatures, the use of illustrations to parables is also of particular importance in order to convey in miniature images the Sufi teachings, understandable only to members of the sect.

World scientists about the International Congress
"Let me express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the VII International Congress of the World Society"

Sarah Noshadi: Uzbekistan boasts a long history and traditions, coupled with a rich tapestry of tangible and intangible heritage
Greetings from the Head of the UNESCO Representative Office in Uzbekistan

For what purpose did women use tumor amulets?
Kokand was a town located at the crossroads of the once multi-faceted Silk Road, which later became the capital of the Khanate of Kokand; therefore, it is no surprise that it was a major craft center.

How do copper-chased products from Kokand differ from products from other regions?
The general process of development of the style of Central Asian embossing was accompanied at the same time by the formation of its local schools which fully developed in the 19th century.

What is the collection of works “Majmua-i Murasalat”?
In the “Collection of the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan” in the series “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan” (XXV volume), among hundreds of works related to the rich historical and scientific heritage of our people, there is also a collection “Majmua-i Murasalat” (“Collection of letters").

Khamid Sulaymanov is an outstanding scientist
Khamid Sulaymanov... The name of this scientist is often mentioned in connection with the study of Uzbek oriental studies, in particular, the history of oriental manuscripts and calligraphy schools.

World scientists about the International congress
"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invitation to the VII International Congress of WOSCU in Samarkand. The scale of effort put into bringing together scientists from all over the world for this purpose is truly commendable".

Ceramics
The collection of the Kokand State Museum-Reserve keeps more than 500 items of pottery received in the period from the 1950s to 2020.

Uzbek embossed products
Embossing is a delicate handicraft made with a rather simple tool named kalam.

What were the permanent attributes of dervishes?
The life of the author of the Bustan – the poet and preacher Saadi Shirazi was full of adventures and hardships.

Unity with God: How is this expressed in “Mantiq at-Tair” and the miniature of Kamal ad-din Behzad?
One of the parables of the Mantiq al-tair tells about Sheikh Makhna, desperate, seeing that the desired union with God is still unattainable for him.

Amir Temur’s difficult victory and the most dynamic battle scene in Behzad’s work
The following illustration is another example of the work of Kamal ad-din Behzad, enriched with authentic details.

Hussein Bayqara was not only a ruler, but also a mature thinker and patron of art
Ekrem Aytar, a Head of the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, who took part in the VII international congress “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan: the Foundation of a New Renaissance,” spoke about the divan of Hussein Bayqara stored in the museum.

Said Naqi Abbas: In the published book dedicated to Uzbek literature, rubai and the signature of Zakhiriddin Muhammad Babur were written
"I am pleased to work in collaboration with the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan".

More than 350 scholars-orientalists accepted the Appeal to the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Participants in the 7th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan (WOSCU) The Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan: the Foundation of a New Renaissance, which took place in Samarkand, accepted the Open Appeal to the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Svetlana Gorshenina: I see that influence of Congress is growing every year
Professor at the National Research Center of France Svetlana Gorshenina is participating in the 7th International Congress of the World Society “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan: The Foundation of a New Renaissance”.

“If you doubt our strength, look at the buildings we have built”, - Amir Temur
Within the framework of the 7th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan “The Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan is the Foundation of a New Renaissance”, research is also being conducted to study the architectural epigraphy of Uzbekistan.

Dina Khisamova: “Uzbekistan is doing amazing things and this is an example for other nations”
“This is my first time participating in the Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan, and I am very impressed by the work that the country is doing at such a high international level to preserve its heritage".

Coşkun Yilmaz: The real center of the miniature is Uzbekistan
"This is my first time attending this congress, but I am very impressed".

Firdavs Abdukhalikov: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is the founder and initiator of the idea of preserving, studying and popularizing our great heritage
The World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan was created as a result of the openness policy of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the field of study, preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the people of Uzbekistan and his direct support.

For the first time in Uzbekistan, a volume about historical figures has been collected
A new book-album entitled “Historical Personalities in the Masterpieces of the Manuscript Heritage of Uzbekistan” was published by the Chairman of the World Society for the Preservation, Study and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of art history Firdavs Abdukhalikov.

A Memorandum on the establishment of the Union of Cinematographers of the TURKSOY States was signed
The conference “The World of Cinema and Media: A New Look at Heritage” was held within the framework of the 7th International Congress of the World Society “The Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan: the Foundation of a New Renaissance”.

Photoreport: The 7th International Congress "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan: the Foundation of a new Renaissance"
November 6, 2023, Samarkand

A portrait of a young Ulugbek by an unknown author was found in a private Russian fund
Galina Lasikova, curator of the collection of textiles and manuscripts of the Marjani Foundation, spoke with a story about a unique miniature from the collection of the Sh. Marjani Foundation within the framework of the 7th International Congress of the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in Samarkand.

Mahfuza Zeylanova: I am grateful for this project, which is needed by all Turkic peoples
Guests and participants of the 7th International Congress “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan - the Foundation of a New Renaissance” share their impressions.

Frederic Bressand: Uzbekistan has a rich cultural heritage
Guests and participants of the 7th International Congress “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan - the Foundation of a New Renaissance” share their impressions.

Silver of the Khiva Khan discovered in the State Museum of Turkmenistan
According to the director of the State Museum of Turkmenistan, Meretgeldy Charyev, a diverse collection of jewelry made of silver plated with gold, which represents a complete set of women’s jewelry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is kept in the museum’s funds.

“Historical Personalities in the Masterpieces of the Manuscript Heritage of Uzbekistan”
Since ancient times, the territory of Uzbekistan has been the cradle of great civilizations, outstanding scholars, brave commanders, thinkers and poets.

The 7th International Congress "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan: the Foundation of a new Renaissance" continues its work
What constitutes the scientific part of the Congress?

Historical personalities in the masterpieces of the manuscript heritage of Uzbekistan
The portrait genre in medieval oriental miniature is one of the most interesting phenomena in the history of art, which developed actively despite the general aniconism of the Islamic artistic tradition.

International conference “The world of cinema and media: a new look at the legacy”
Today, on November 5, on the territory of the Silk Road Samarkand tourist complex in the city of Samarkand, within the framework of the 7th International Congress “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan - the Foundation of a New Renaissance”, the international conference “THE WORLD OF CINEMA AND MEDIA: A NEW LOOK AT THE LEGACY” was held.

On the initiative of the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, an International Congress is held annually in Uzbekistan with the participation of more than 300 foreign and domestic scientists
The congress, which started today, will be held in Samarkand until November 8.

Samarkand through the eyes of the world scientific community...
Samarkand is hosting another big conference. The project "Cultural legacy of Uzbekistan" brought together about 300 scientists from more than 40 countries.

The VII International Congress “Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan - the basis of a new revival” began its work in Samarkand
The congress takes place on the territory of the Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex.