Recognition highlights Uzbekistan’s commitment to preserving its rich architectural heritage under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s cultural vision.
TASHKENT: Ten landmark architectural masterpieces of Tashkent’s modernist era have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking a historic milestone for Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage.The recognition was announced following the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, Republic of Korea. The achievement reflects Uzbekistan’s ongoing efforts to preserve, study, and promote its cultural legacy under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The newly inscribed sites include the Jemchug Residential Building, State Museum of History of Uzbekistan, Peoples’ Friendship Palace, State Museum of Art of Uzbekistan, Tashkent State Circus, Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, National Palace of Cinema of Uzbekistan, Chorsu Market, Cosmonauts Metro Station, and the Sun Heliocomplex.These architectural landmarks, built during the second half of the 20th century, are celebrated for their unique fusion of modernist design principles with Central Asian architectural traditions.
Chairman of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation and the National Commission for UNESCO, Gayane Umerova, described the inscription as a landmark achievement that restores Uzbekistan’s modern architectural heritage to its rightful place within the global history of 20th-century architecture.She emphasized that the UNESCO recognition also brings a long-term responsibility to safeguard these monuments with the highest professional standards, ensure they remain an integral part of Tashkent’s urban life, and preserve their legacy for future generations.The inscription further strengthens Uzbekistan’s position as a country committed to protecting its cultural heritage while promoting its rich architectural legacy on the international stage.
