Architecture of Uzbekistan

Archaeological research on Central Asia has revealed architectural trends running parallel to the Acheulean era.

In fact, remains of monuments from both the Stone and Bronze Ages have been found in the Surkhandarya, Tashkent, Samarkand, Fergana, and Navoi regions of the country.

[citation needed] During the Middle Ages, Uzbek architecture flourished as a result of being a central link in the 11,000-kilometre-long (7,000 mi) Silk Road.

[citation needed] Bukhara, Samarkand, and Khiva played a vital role in the influence of Middle Ages architecture in Uzbekistan.

The Kyrk-Kyz ("Forty Girls") mansion in Termez, dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries, is a fine example of an original country manor.

The Samanids Mausoleum in Bukhara still stands as a fine architectural building from the period of the early Middle Ages.

[6] The Sher Dar Madrasa has unique features including figures of lions, tigers, deer, and human faces.

The beauty of the combination of the grand portal, decorated pillars, and other masterpieces is impossible to truly capture in photographs and can only be hinted at.

In Ferghana, houses have sliding walls and shutters and are frequently decorated with niches, ganch (wooden architecture), and other features.

[12] In conclusion, special features of Uzbek architecture harmonize traditional design, original structures, and innovative consideration of micro-climates.

The cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are famous for fantastic architectural ensembles such as Khazrat Imam, Registan, Lyabi Khaus, and Ichan Kala.