Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Members of the delegation headed by the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev visited the State Museum of History of the Temurids.

It was erected in the center of Tashkent for the 660th anniversary of Amir Temur. The museum building has three floors and is a synthesis of the medieval, or rather the "Temurid" period, and modern architectural styles.

The main expositions are located on the second and third floors. In the center of the main hall there is a copy of the famous holy book of Muslims - the Koran of Osman.

The guests got acquainted with jewelry, weapons, clothes of commanders and ordinary soldiers, musical and astronomical instruments of Ulugbek and many other exhibits related to the Timurid era. A large panel in the style of miniatures entitled “The Great Temur - the Great Creator” made a great impression. The picture reflects the life of Amir Temur.

The exposition of the museum also contains archaeological, ethnographic and numismatic materials, ornaments, objects that entered the state of Amir Timur through the Great Silk Road. There are also valuable historical documents, such as the correspondence of Amir Timur and his descendants with European monarchs, skilful miniatures, copies of Amir Timur's paintings written by European masters of that time.

The museum funds contain over 3 thousand exhibits reflecting the history and culture of Uzbekistan.