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The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia

Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions.

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00:00The area of the city is about 180 meters, or about 120 meters.
00:12The area of the city is about 32 meters, and the area of the city is about 80 meters.
00:18The area is the area of the city of Turkey, and the area of the city of Ayasofya.
00:30Spanning nearly 10 hectares, Islamic Civilization Center is the new cultural landmark of Uzbekistan.
00:38Construction began in 2018, reviving the architectural brilliance of medieval Central Asia,
00:45initiated by President Shavgat Marziaev, who personally guided its design and artistic concept.
00:51The center sits beside Tashkent's historic Haas-Iman Ensemble, surrounded by a quarter, reflecting classical Central Asian architecture.
01:01The complex is defined by four 34-meter portals, arranged in perfect symmetry. The main façade, the lubiq portal, draws in space.
01:21The complex is defined by four 34-meter portals, arranged in perfect symmetry. The main façade, the lubiq portal, draws inspiration from the lubiq madrasa.
01:33At Registon Square, clinker tiles, or net patterns, and inscriptions can weigh the center's spiritual mission.
01:41Behind every detail of this complex stands a living tradition. The craftsman working here follows the
02:11classical schools of Uzbekistan's ancient cities, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khurazm, and others, reviving techniques that shaped the architecture of Central Asia for centuries.
02:23One of the core spaces of the complex is the Qur'an hall, covers 1,200 square meters. A 50-ton chandler, adorned with 1.6 million Swarovski crystals, hangs at its center, while rose Portugal marble adds luminous elegance.
02:40Eight silk carpets, display verses, and sur'as from the Qur'an.
02:45The work of Uzbek artisans is everywhere.
03:04Carled wooden doors, ornamental belts, and handcrafted cladding form, a living bridge between heritage and modern design.
03:14On the grounds stands the Hall of Fame, a unique gallery, decorated with hand-made mosaic panels.
03:21Fourteen arcs, each nearly 10 meters tall, are dedicated to great scholars and rulers, whose legacies are built on the ground.
03:28On the grounds stands the Hall of Fame, a unique gallery, decorated with hand-made mosaic panels.
03:43Fourteen arcs, each nearly 10 meters tall, are dedicated to great scholars and rulers, whose legacies are closely tied to the region.
03:52The center unites traditional architecture with modern technology.
04:15Its monumental 3D mapping show transforms the facade into a living canvas, where 47 high-lumen projectors bring Central Asia's history to life.
04:27From ancient civilizations to the Second Renaissance and modern Uzbekistan, calligraphy, symbols, maps, and historical figures appear in vivid light, creating a fully immersive experience.
04:41Through its design and craftsmanship, the Islamic civilization center shows how Uzbekistan preserves its heritage while embracing the innovations of the modern world.
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