Academician Azamat Ziyo: It is not about seeing history, but understanding it!

The Director of the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Academician Azamat Ziyo, has made several proposals regarding the scientific and innovative projects being implemented by working groups and scholars to enrich the Museum of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan.

A new scientific-practical discussion was held at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. The meeting, attended by Academician Azamat Ziyo, Director of the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, reviewed the content of the exhibitions being created at the Center, particularly those dedicated to the Second Renaissance period, the Timurid dynasty, and other important historical stages.

The goal is to present the historical heritage on a deep scientific basis, to reveal the stages of development of Islamic civilization in Uzbekistan, to convey its great contribution to world civilization to the wider public, and to enrich the content of the exhibitions both scientifically and educationally.

During the discussion, a number of proposals and recommendations were made to further strengthen the scientific and historical foundations of the exhibitions, including:

The heritage of Timurid women: A proposal to allocate a special section dedicated to women who played an active role in social life during the Timurid period, highlighting their contributions to science, architecture, literature, and charitable activities. This approach would shed light on the active participation of women in the Timurid era.

The throne of Timur exhibit: To create a scientifically reconstructed version of Amir Timur’s throne, recorded in historical sources as a symbol of authority. Through this exhibit, the plan is to present extensive information about the Timurid state structure, central governance, diplomatic policy, and state symbols.

Publication of the “Temur Tuzuklari” in seven languages: The famous “Temur Tuzuklari” written by the great commander would be published in Uzbek, English, Arabic, Persian, Russian, French, and Chinese, and presented to the public in both electronic and printed form in the Center’s library and exhibition halls.

It was also emphasized that, together with the scholars of the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, the exhibitions should be scientifically refined, relying on historical sources while also using modern technologies, digital imagery, animations, and interactive approaches to present them in a more comprehensible and attractive form for youth, students, and the wider public.