The Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is demonstrating a new model of preserving history and culture to the entire world — recognition from more than 100 experts of the EU and Central Asia

Established on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan which is attracting great interest across the Muslim world is widely recognized on a global scale as a new symbol of enlightenment, scientific research, and intercivilizational dialogue.

 

It is no coincidence that the Head of State highlighted the Center’s role in the development of world science and Islamic culture from the rostrum of the United Nations this complex, which combines nearly 3,000 years of intellectual and spiritual heritage with modern innovations, is gaining increasing international attention.

 

The Center is expanding its prestige not only as a scholarly treasury preserving historical manuscripts, but also as a new intellectual platform for the Muslim world, a hub of cultural diplomacy, and a strategic destination that strengthens tourism potential.

 

During the international “Tourism on the Silk Road” fair held in Tashkent, more than 100 tourism specialists from the European Union (EU) and Central Asia visited the Islamic Civilization Center to learn more about its activities.

 

 

 

During the visit, members of the delegation received detailed information about the Center’s conceptual exhibitions, strategic objectives, research directions, and international cooperation programs.

 

 

Jaime Mayaki, Director at World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism):

 

“The Islamic Civilization Center is truly a unique place. It is not just a museum, but a scientific and cultural platform dedicated to studying the history and heritage of Islamic civilization. This Center, built on the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, is of great significance not only for the region but also for the world.

 

Its multidisciplinary nature makes it special: it is natural that tourists, scholars, and specialists interested in Islamic studies all come here. The collection of artifacts related to the Silk Road, in particular, is an invaluable treasure for all nations. Therefore, for anyone interested in the Silk Road, Islamic Studies, or Central Asian culture, this place is an essential destination. The Center stands out for its combination of scholarly vision, historical perspective, and advanced multimedia solutions. To be honest, I was deeply impressed.

 

I have traveled to many countries, but I have never seen a center like this before. I am confident that through this project, Uzbekistan will attract even greater international attention. I sincerely congratulate Uzbekistan on this initiative.

 

The Center is also of great importance for the Muslim world. It plays a key role in promoting an accurate and positive understanding of Islam. Its research opportunities create a valuable space for scholars to study the positive influence of Islam on various peoples and cultures.

 

The historical processes in the Center’s exhibitions are vividly and clearly presented through modern technologies, including visual materials developed using artificial intelligence. I believe that the integration of the ‘Past–Present–Future’ concept is the Center’s greatest achievement.”

 

 

Martin Plachý, Vice-President of the European Spa Association and a member of the delegation, highly praised the multimedia systems at the Center, stressing that interpreting history in a digital and interactive form is especially important for the younger generation of today.

 

“This is my first visit to Uzbekistan, in particular to Tashkent. We visited your remarkably beautiful museum. But the word ‘beautiful’ is not enough to describe it, because it is truly astonishing.

 

I was greatly impressed by the multimedia projections in the museum’s exhibitions. Today’s younger generation wants to see history in a digital and vivid form. This is exactly the approach applied here: history is presented so uniquely and modernly that you feel as if you are walking inside that era. In my opinion, this initiative of your President is a tremendous achievement. My sincere congratulations.”

 

 

Mona Bjorklund, Director at the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission:

 

“This Center left an incredibly strong impression on me. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to visit. The Center presents the great history of Central Asia, as well as the heritage of Uzbekistan and the Silk Road, in a very vivid and modern way. Every visitor here not only sees history but also feels it. I was particularly amazed by the modernity and interactivity of the exhibitions — it was a truly unique and memorable experience.

 

I had not heard about the Center before, but prior to our visit, I read about it and gained some initial information. However, what I witnessed in person exceeded all my expectations.”

 

Delegation members from the EU and Central Asia praised the Center’s openness to international cooperation, as well as the expanding opportunities for scientific exchange and joint projects.

 

They also recognized that the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan is becoming an educational institution that demonstrates to the whole world a new path for preserving history and culture.

 

 

 

According to the delegation, joint research projects, educational programs, and scholarly exchanges with OIC, UN Tourism, ICESCO, and other prominent international organizations will be launched in the future.