Architectural Monuments of Uzbekistan - A Visual Guide | NEW EDITION | Cultural Heritage Book (Paperback)

Product Information

• ISBN: 978-9943385436 / 9789943385436
  
• Product Type: Illustrated Guide/Cultural Heritage Book 
• Languages: Multilingual (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) 
• Page Count: 120 pages 
• Publication Date: New Edition (based on 2013 original) 
• Publisher: Zarafshon Publishing, Samarkand 
• Author: Saidmurodov D. 
• Format: Full-color illustrated book, Premium coated paper, 195×260 mm

Overview

"Architectural Monuments of Uzbekistan" is a comprehensive visual guide showcasing the remarkable architectural heritage of Uzbekistan. This multilingual, updated edition presents a stunning photographic journey through the country's most significant historical monuments across eight major cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Nurata, Shakhrisyabz, Termez, and Kokand. From ancient settlements to majestic madrasahs, minarets, mausoleums, and palaces, this meticulously documented guide offers readers an in-depth exploration of Uzbekistan's architectural treasures that span over two millennia and reflect the country's position as a crossroads of great civilizations along the Silk Road.

Product Features

• Rich Visual Content: High-quality photography of over 70 architectural monuments
• Comprehensive Coverage: Eight major historical centers of Uzbekistan
• Multilingual Text: Available in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
• Historical Context: Background information about each site's significance
• Detailed Descriptions: Architectural features and historical importance of each monument
• Premium Format: High-quality coated paper, durable binding, and elegant design
• Educational Value: Chronological presentation showing the evolution of Central Asian architecture

Interesting Facts

UNESCO World Heritage Treasures

The book features multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the historic centers of Bukhara, Samarkand, Shakhrisyabz, and Khiva, showcasing how these remarkable cities have preserved their architectural integrity over centuries despite wars, earthquakes, and changing regimes.

Timeless Islamic Architecture

Readers will discover the evolution of Islamic architecture in Central Asia through masterpieces like the Registan Ensemble in Samarkand, the Poi-Kalon Complex in Bukhara, and the intricate tilework of the madrasahs that revolutionized architectural aesthetics across the Islamic world.

Archaeological Wonders

The guide highlights fascinating archaeological discoveries from pre-Islamic civilizations, including Afrasiab (ancient Samarkand), Varakhsha, and Toprak-kala, revealing the layers of civilizations that flourished in the region long before the medieval Islamic golden age.

Astronomical Heritage

The book documents Ulugbek's Observatory in Samarkand, built by the scientist-ruler and grandson of Tamerlane, which was the most advanced astronomical center of the 15th century and home to the most accurate star catalog of its time, linking Uzbekistan's architectural heritage to scientific achievement.

Publishers

Published by "Zarafshon" Publishing House in Samarkand. Photography by Saidmurodov D. Translations by Nazarian A. (English), Kiselyov D. (French), Gerbich S. (German), Sabirova T. (Italian), and Airapetova K. (Spanish). Design by Vafaev Sh.

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