00:00Muzyka
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.
00:44Initiated by President Shavgat Marziaev, who personally guided its design and artistic concept,
00:51the center sits beside Tashkent's historic Haast-Immun Ensemble,
00:55surrounded by a quarter, reflecting classical Central Asian architecture.
01:00The complex is defined by four 34-meter pillars.
01:25Arranged in perfect symmetry, the main façade, the Uluhbaik portal,
01:30draws inspiration from the Uluhbaik Madrasa at Registon Square.
01:35Clinkered tiles, ornate patterns and inscriptions convey the center's spiritual mission.
01:40Behind every detail of this complex stands a living tradition.
02:08The craftsmen working here follow the classical schools of Uzbekistan's ancient cities,
02:14Samarkand, Bukhara, Khurazm, and others, reviving techniques that shaped the architecture of Central Asia for centuries.
02:22One of the core spaces of the complex is the Qur'an Hall,
02:27covers 1,200 square meters.
02:30A 50-ton chandler adorned with 1.6 million Swarovski crystals hangs at its center,
02:37while 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,
03:09a living bridge between heritage and modern design.
03:13On the grounds stands the Hall of Fame,
03:27a unique gallery decorated with handmade mosaic panels.
03:4414 arcs, each nearly 10 meters tall,
03:47are 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,
04:20where 47 high-lumen projectors bring Central Asia's history to life.
04:27From ancient civilizations to the Second Renaissance and modern Uzbekistan,
04:32calligraphy, symbols, maps, and historical figures appear in vivid light,
04:38creating a fully immersive experience.
04:41Through its design and craftsmanship,
04:43the Islamic Civilization Center shows how Uzbekistan preserves its heritage
04:48while embracing the innovations of the modern world.
