The Bukhar Khudats and Varakhsha: history inscribed on the Walls
The model of the Varakhsha Palace presented in the exhibition of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is a scientifically based reconstruction of the residence of the Bukhar Khudats in the 8th century. It clearly and visually reflects the distinctive features of Central Asian urban planning, defense systems, and palace architecture. It was developed based on excavations led by Shishkin in 1937–1939 and 1947–1955, subsequent research in 1986 and 1991, as well as the most recent archaeological findings.