The history of Tashkent (meaning “stone city”) dates back over two millennia, but most of its ancient architecture has been destroyed by upheavals both manmade and natural: from the sacking of the ...

In April 1966, a strong earthquake shook Tashkent, as a result of which the central part of the city was almost completely destroyed. This event led to a major renovation, which was completed in 1974.

The article notes that Tashkent, the largest city in Central Asia, attracts tourists with its ancient mosques, madrasahs, and architectural heritage. The city, which celebrated its 2200th anniversary ...

From historic mosques to cutting-edge startups, Tashkent is fast becoming a capital of contrasts — where centuries-old ...

AN traveled to the Central Asian capital city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to see the important preservation projects underway there today, backed by international architects including Rem Koolhaas.

About five million people live and work in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, making it the largest city in the country, and one of the most populous cities in Central Asia. It’s about to get a ...

The organisers of Tashkent's modernist architecture conference pick 10 significant buildings in Uzbekistan's capital from the 1960s, '70s and '80s.