Tashkent’smodernist architecture has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made by the World Heritage Committee during its 48th session, currently underway in Busan, recognizing an architectural heritage that chronicles the rebirth of Uzbekistan’s capital following the 1966 earthquake. Inclusion on the World Heritage List holds historical significance for Uzbekistan: it is, in fact, the country’s first nomination in twenty-five years to receive this prestigious recognition.
The inscription covers ten buildings and complexes constructed between the 1960s and the early 1990s, considered significant examples of urban reconstruction and architectural experimentation during that period. This inscription represents a major milestone in Uzbekistan’s efforts to promote its cultural heritage, as the country views the preservation of its historical and artistic legacy as a central element of its development.
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has repeatedly emphasized that culture and historical and artistic heritage are fundamental tools for strengthening national identity and fostering dialogue with the international community.
The nomination, launched in 2021, was developed by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, the GRACE studio, and an international group of architects, art historians, and conservation experts. Following the 1966 earthquake, Tashkent became a laboratory for architectural innovation, where the language of international modernism merged with the building traditions of Central Asia, adapting to the region’s climatic and cultural characteristics.
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