Uzbekistan and unesco

UNESCO Sites in Uzbekistan: Historic Center of Shakhrisyabz

Shahrisabz is one of the oldest cities in Uzbekistan, which is about 2,700 years old. It is glorified as the hometown of the great commander Amir Temur, historically known as Tamerlane. The heyday of the city falls under the rule of Tamerlane and his successors (XIV-XV centuries). Due to its location on the Great Silk Road, Shakhrisabz was the cultural and political centre of the Kesh region. One of the unique architectural monuments of the city, testifying to the past glory of its founder, are the ruins of the palace of Tamerlane - Aksaray, the memorial complex DorutTilavat and the mosque KokGumbaz. Among other things, in the historic centre of Shakhrisabz are also concentrated ancient quarters, bearing evidence of the centuries-old history of this city. The historical centre of Shakhrisabz was included in the UNESCO list of tangible cultural heritage in 2000.