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Yunus Rajabi House Museum to Temporarily Close
The Yunus Rajabi House Museum will close from 14 September 2026 to 30 May 2027 for inventory, restoration and modernization.
Ancient Burial Site Discovered in Samarkand Region
Human remains, bronze bracelets, ornaments and beads have been found at an ancient burial site in Payariq District of Uzbekistan’s Samarkand Region.
UK Music Chief Meets Uzbekistan's Culture Minister
UK Music CEO Tom Kiehl met Uzbekistan's Culture Minister Ozodbek Nazarbekov to discuss music industry cooperation and copyright protection.
Study: The Chorsu Bazaar of Tashkent and What It Means to Its People
Anthropogeos field research finds that Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar remains a social and cultural institution connecting regions, generations and livelihoods.
Mirziyoyev Reviews Plans to Preserve Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage
Uzbekistan plans to expand cultural heritage preservation, museum development and digital monitoring while promoting the country’s heritage internationally.
Competition Committee reminds of ban on advertising at cultural heritage sites
Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee has reminded businesses and citizens that outdoor advertising is prohibited on cultural heritage sites and in their protected areas.
Around 100 ancient burials discovered in Surkhandarya
Archaeologists have discovered around 100 burials at the ancient Ozod cemetery in Surkhandarya region, preliminarily linked to the Sapalli culture.
Uzbek miniature art showcased in Riyadh
Uzbek miniature art was showcased in Riyadh at a cultural evening and exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence.
Uzbekistan Heritage Agency Asks Prosecutors to Review Tashkent Demolition
Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage Agency has asked prosecutors to review a 2018 decision allowing a building in Tashkent to be demolished.
Saida Mirziyoyeva Calls CCA Tashkent First of Its Kind in Central Asia
Saida Mirziyoyeva has called CCA Tashkent the first institution of its kind in Central Asia following its opening in Uzbekistan’s capital.