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.

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

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 ...

Tashkent: The City and Tourism. During my visit, the Novruz decorations were still intact around Tashkent. Generally speaking, Tashkent is an oddly “green” city — keeping in mind it is the ...

Playwright and poet. whose novel on the Siege of Stalingrad, DAYS AND NIGHTS, was a selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club in 1945, KONSTANTIN SIMONOV has been living in Tashkent for the past two ...

Seattle established a sister-city relationship with the Central Asian city of Tashkent during the Cold War. The friendship endured through the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1978 and flowered ...

At the beginning of the 20th century, 4-5 mahalla mosques functioned in the mahallas of the city of Tashkent. Each mosque was distinguished by its unique beauty.