Tashkent
The early information about Tashkent city you can find in ancient eastern annals of the II century BC. Caravans going along the Great Silk Road passed Chach (the ancient name of Tashkent ). Convenient geographical position favored Chach in its turning into the capital of the state.
As it is mentioned in the annals, there had been beautiful palaces among green gardens, temples, streets of full of craftsmen. In the capital craftsmen were engaged in metal processing, weaving cotton and woolen clothes, making of weapons, ceramics, jewelry. The city was a brisk trade center, the proof of which can be seen on coins of the states which were found from Bizance in the West and up to China in the East. During the period of its existence, Chach survived ups and downs, but it always remained as important destination on the crossroads of international trade, the center of culture and art.
At the end of 10-th and the beginning of 12-th century people more often called Chach as Tashkent , which means “Settlement made of stone”. The city's names changed, so did the rulers, the conquerors came and went, but the history remained depicted in its ancient architecture. There are architectural ensembles of 15 th -16 th century – Shakh Khavendi Takhur and Yunus Khan Mausoleums, Kaffal Shashi, Barak Khan and Kukaldash Madrassahs, Jami and Chopan ata mosques.
Today Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan , the cultural center of the country. There are 9 theaters, music school, museums, such as Art Museum of Uzbekistan , Applied Art Museum , Museum of history of Uzbekistan , Academy of Science of Uzbekistan . Tashkent has shady parks with beautiful fountains, concert and exhibition halls, stadiums, swimming pools, libraries, and gardens.
Additional Resources on Tashkent
Tashkent Uzbekistan - City guide including photos, map, history, and additional hotels.
Tashkent hotels - Reservation of hotels in Tashkent
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