00:00A CIDADE NO BRASIL
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 host iman ensemble, surrounded by a quarter, reflecting classical Central Asian architecture.
01:00The complex is defined by four 34-meter portals arranged in perfect symmetry.
01:27The main facade, the Uluhbek portal, draws inspiration from the Uluhbek madrasa at Registon Square.
01:35Clinker tiles, or net patterns, and inscriptions can weigh the center's spiritual mission.
01:57Behind 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, Khwarazm, and others, reviving techniques that shaped the architecture of Central Asia for centuries.
02:21One of the core spaces of the complex is the Qur'an hall, covers 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, a unique gallery decorated with handmade mosaic.
03:4314 arcs, each nearly 10 meters tall, are dedicated to great scholars and rulers,
03:50whose 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,
04:21where 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.
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