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Ancient Walls Discovered at Kubbo Archaeological Site
Archaeologists in Uzbekistan uncovered ancient walls dating from the 3rd century BC to the 10th century AD at the Kubbo archaeological site in the Ferghana Region.
People's Poet of Uzbekistan Sharifa Salimova Passes Away at 74
People's Poet of Uzbekistan and prominent public figure Sharifa Salimova passed away on August 5 at the age of 74.
Study: Sericulture Reached Central Asia Before Silk Road
A study of 4,000-year-old silkworm cocoons in Uzbekistan shows sericulture reached Central Asia long before the Silk Road formed.
Museum Visits in Uzbekistan Up 14.5% in 2025
According to the Statistics Committee, museum visits in Uzbekistan rose 14.5% in 2025, reaching nearly 5.5 million visits across 137 facilities.
Andijan Allocates 730 Million Soums for Guinness Record
Andijan regional authorities allocated 730 million soums to finance the Guinness World Record inclusion of the Andijan Polka dance.
Uzbekistan Expands Cultural Heritage Agency's Powers
Uzbekistan has enacted a law expanding the powers of the Cultural Heritage Agency to strengthen oversight and management of tangible cultural heritage sites.
Uzbekistan Culture Days to Be Held in Kyrgyzstan on 27-28 July
Uzbekistan Culture Days will take place in Cholpon-Ata on 27-28 July, featuring about 200 artists and cultural figures from Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan, UNESCO Discuss Cultural Heritage Projects
Gayane Umerova and UNESCO World Heritage Centre Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo met in Busan to discuss cultural heritage preservation projects in Uzbekistan.
Tashkent Modernist Architecture Added to UNESCO Heritage List
Tashkent's modernist architecture has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing a major period in the city's architectural development.
Uzbekistan Museums Hold More Than 2.6 Million Exhibits
Museums in Uzbekistan held 2.657 million exhibits as of 1 January 2026 and conducted 56,142 guided tours during 2025, official data showed.