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What is special about the "Bibliotheque Orientale" from the collection of the National Library of Uzbekistan?
"Bibliotheque orientale" (Oriental Library or Oriental Encyclopedia) is one of the oldest books in our collection.
What old foreign editions are kept in the National Library of Uzbekistan?
The collection includes publications from the famous Aldus Manutius printing house, books published by the Danish company Elzevir (16th–18th centuries), as well as over 4,000 Western European books, which are valuable sources for studying the history, literature, and art of Western European countries.
How is the collection of the National Library of Uzbekistan replenished these days?
Today, the collection is replenished with books received from other departments and institutions, as well as publications donated by private individuals.
Exploring the “Rami” Library in Istanbul
The WOSCU and Center for Islamic Civilization delegation is currently at the “Rami” Library, a prominent library in Istanbul.
Photo Report from the Suleymaniye Manuscript Library
Photo Report from the Suleymaniye Manuscript Library
Visit of the Delegation of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan to the Center for Islamic Studies (ISAM)
On September 18, 2024, a delegation from the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan visited the Center for Islamic Studies (ISAM) in Istanbul. As part of the visit, presentations and discussions were held to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions in the field of Islamic studies and cultural exchange.
Exploring the Innovative Experience of the Historical Museum “Panorama 1453”
As is well known, the geographical location of Istanbul has undoubtedly contributed to its incredible rich cultural and historical past. This city has played a crucial role in history and has experienced numerous events that changed its fate.
A preliminary agreement was reached with the publishing house "Mega Basim" for the publication of book-albums.
The delegation of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, currently in Turkey, visited the publishing house "Mega Basim."
Photoreport from the media event “Uzbekistan-Türkiye: Common Roots and Common Heritage”
Photoreport from the media event “Uzbekistan-Türkiye: Common Roots and Common Heritage”
The media event “Uzbekistan-Türkiye: Common Roots and Common Heritage” started at IRCICA
Today, at the Research Center for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an event was launched, organized in collaboration with the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan, WOSCU, and IRCICA.
The Delegation from the Center for Islamic Civilization Continues to Study Turkey's Experience in the Field of Museum Affairs
A delegation led by Firdavs Abdukhalikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Chairman of WOSCU, continues its visits to museums in the Republic of Turkey.
Delegation of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Turkey
To strengthen international cultural cooperation and exchange of experiences, a delegation from the Center for Islamic Civilization, led by the Director of the Center and Chairman of WOSCU, Firdavs Abdukhalikov, is visiting Turkey.
Ancient foreign publications dedicated to Amir Temur
Among the foreign publications stored in the National Library of Uzbekistan and dedicated to Timurid history is the work of the famous medieval author Sharaf ad Din Ali Yazdi “Zafarnama” (“Book of Victories”).
Personal libraries of Central Asia from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century
The history of the creation and existence of personal libraries and book collections on the territory of Central Asia, which goes back to the distant past – the 8th – 14th centuries, the time of the great states of Samanids, Karakhanids and Timurids, deserves attention and is really very interesting.
The first artists of Uzbekistan: From traditions to new art
It is well known that Uzbekistan is endowed with a unique centuries-old historical and cultural legacy reflected in the original architectural monuments, miniature and traditional crafts. However, the shaping of European art forms such as painting, graphics and sculpture started in the early 20th century.
The musical heritage of Uzbekistan in the Hermitage
The State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg preserves the largest collection of artifacts of cultural, historical and artistic value in the world. The museum collections are colossal in their scope of various cultures and exhibits.
Khorezm jewelry
The creation of artistic metalwork is one of the oldest crafts and applied arts, second only to pottery.
"Two Camels" by Behzad
The miniature "Two Camels," created by the masterful painter Kamoliddin Behzad in 1530, is considered a masterpiece of Persian miniature art. This work is part of the collection “Gulshan” housed in the Gulistan Palace Library in Tehran.
The Fate of the Unique Library Fund of Duchi-Ishan
The library collection of Muhammad Ali Sabirov, a Mingtuba Ishaan residing in Andijan and known as Duchi-Ishan, was truly unique.
For whom was the Gumbazi Sayyidan in Shahrisabz built?
Shakhrisabz is an ancient city in Uzbekistan with more than 2,700 years of history, the birthplace of the great conqueror Amir Timur and the first capital of his vast empire.
The First Photographs of Uzbekistan
The central areas of the region - the territory of modern-day Uzbekistan - especially attracted the attention of photographers.
Do you know about bosma and chain stitches?
Basic embroidery stitches are bosma and chain stitch.
19th-century embroidery in the National Gallery in Prague
The National Gallery Prague is the successor of the Picture Gallery of the Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts, which was established as early as 1796. The Modern Gallery was founded in 1902, its collection and exhibition activities focused on art of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Metal kinboks with embossed decoration
Uzbek knives are very distinctive and they combine the artistic merit of appearance and functionality. Highquality steel is always used to produce knives.
What did shepherds wear on mountain pastures?
In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine art.
Mirajnama paintings text copied in Tabriz
Some leaves with beautiful paintings from another earlier text, the Mirajnama, copied around 1317–1335 in Tabriz, were included in album H. 2154 of the Topkapi Palace library in Istanbul.
Do you know about the scientific encyclopedia of Ibn Sina, kept in the Oxford Library?
"Kitab ash-Shifa" ("The Book of Healing") is the greatest philosophical work of Ibn Sina, author of more than 450 works.
The photographer Dudin's Delight
The largest number of photographs by Dudin depict the main bazaar in Samarkand, located in the central city square Registan, surrounded by three madrasas – Tilya-Kori, Sherdor and Ulugh Begh.
The rarest treasures of the National Library of Uzbekistan
One of the rare works kept in the Fund of Unique and Highly Valuable Publications is the manuscript Al akhkomus sultaniya val viloyatud diniya (Laws of state administration) by Abul Hasan Ali bin Muhammad al Movardi. It belongs to the period of Abbasid caliphs.
Original knife handles by A. Nishanov
Knives and scabbards are allocated to a separate collection. Uzbek knives are very distinctive and they combine the artistic merit of appearance and functionality.
Local women's favorite jewelry
The origins of jewelry in Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of millennia. In the 19th century, the largest centers of this craft were Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Karshi, and Kokand.
Central Asian men's clothing from the collection of the Naprstek Museum
Central Asian clothing was designed to meet climatic conditions and the lifestyle requirements of the local population, as well as the tastes of the inhabitants of certain regions.
Who was patronized by the Herat ruler Sultan Baysunghur?
The famous governor and patron, the sultan Baysungur b. Shahrukh governor of Herat, had passed away in 1433, but the paintings of Supplément turc 190 are very close in their style to works made in his kitabkhana (library-atelier or studio) during his lifetime.
Who published the French translation of "Mirajnama"?
According to historical sources, In 1882, the French scholar Abel Pavet de Courteille published a French translation of the text of the Mi‘raj-nama, and in 1889 – 1890 the translation of the Turkish version of Tazkirat al-awliya which formed the second part of the manuscript Supplément turc 1902.
The pre-Islamic period on the territory of Uzbekistan
The southernmost part of the territory of Uzbekistan is the Surkhan Valley. These lands are the most important part of Northern Bactria. At the beginning of the I-III centuries, the Kuban statehood spread to its territory.
New Uzbekistan
Great history does not disappear without a trace. It is kept and reproduced in the genetic code of the people, in their historical memory and in their deeds. This is precisely where its mighty strength is. Preservation and study, transmission from generation to generation of historical heritage is one of the main priorities of our state. These words of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, have established the core objectives and the direction for the development of culture, not only for the immediate future but also for the long term.