Uzbekistan's Islamic heritage on display at museum in Doha

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, the capital of Qatar, is hosting a comprehensive cultural event showcasing Uzbekistan's historical accumulation and Islamic heritage.

Exhibition Preparation Process

Realized in cooperation with the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, the event was prepared under the leadership of curator Anastasiya Silkatcheva and presented to visitors.

The cultural evolution from Central Asia's encounter with Islam to the present day is examined through four different thematic sections.

Historical Artifacts and Valuable Objects

The exhibition features a 15th-century astrolabe, a calligraphic tile produced in Samarkand from the Timurid period, and a Kufic-script bowl from the Samanid period.

A manuscript leaf of the Holy Quran from the Baysunghur period and a miniature-illustrated page from Saadi Shirazi's Gulistan are also included in the collection.

Architecture and Scholars

In the section dedicated to architecture, the use of building materials such as bricks is examined, while the contributions of the Samanid and Timurid dynasties to scientific and artistic life are explained.

Manuscripts belonging to scholars who shaped the history of Islamic thought, such as Khwarizmi, Al-Biruni, and Ulugh Beg, regarding astronomy, medicine, and religious texts, are also on display.

Traditional Handicrafts

In the handicrafts section of the exhibition, ceramics, traditional clothing, jewelry, and weaving examples meet visitors.

A silk and wool embroidered suzani cover and a 20th-century gilded silver necklace are among the standout pieces in this section.

Visitor Information

Reflecting a rich artistic heritage spanning from the eighth century to the present day, the exhibition continues to welcome art lovers at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.

This special event, highlighting cultural interaction and the bond between the past and the present, can be visited until November 28.