Armenian expert: “There is a place in Uzbekistan where history breathes”

The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is becoming recognized not only as a source of national pride but also as a global hub for intellectual and scientific dialogue.

At present, intensive preparations are underway for the grand opening of the Center, which was established at the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Exhibits are being arranged, and corresponding media materials including videos, short documentary films, and other museum projects are being prepared for presentation. The process has reached a dynamic stage. Despite the ongoing organizational work, foreign guests and tourists visiting the country are expressing deep admiration for the Center’s majestic exterior and growing curiosity about its inner content. Among the visitors are representatives not only of culture and art but also of banking and healthcare sectors. Participants of an international conference held recently in Tashkent also visited the Center.

Lusine Ayvazyan, Head of Department at Armenia’s Ministry of Finance, noted that during her visit she was deeply impressed not only by the modern image of Tashkent but also by the culture and historical spirit of the Uzbek people.

“This is my first visit to Uzbekistan. Tashkent is a very modern, clean, and hospitable city. I did not have time to visit Samarkand, but I dream of seeing it during my next trip,” she said.

According to her, the Center for Islamic Civilization left the strongest impression:

“Every hall here not only displays history but allows you to feel it. Exhibits, lighting, architecture, and modern technologies merge to create a living atmosphere of history.”

Speaking about the section dedicated to the Silk Road, Lusine Ayvazyan emphasized:

“This section was especially meaningful to me because the Silk Road also passed through the territory of Armenia. That is why what I saw here stirred not only interest but also deep emotions. One can clearly see how beautifully the cultural and trade connections between nations are depicted.”

The guest highlighted that the Center is not merely a museum, but a “living space that connects the past and the future”:

“Here, knowledge, culture, and spirituality are intertwined. The Center has succeeded in bringing the past closer to young generations through modern technologies.”

Lusine Ayvazyan also highly praised the industriousness and artistic taste of the Uzbek people:

“We also have Uzbek fabrics on sale in our country, but after coming here, I realized that it’s not just about the product it’s about the spirit of the people, their culture of work, and their love for history.”