IOC delegation. Photo courtesy of the Center’s press service.
A delegation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which included renowned Hungarian swimmer and Olympic champion Dániel Gyurta, visited the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, according to the Center’s press service.
During the visit, members of the delegation showed interest in exhibits displayed in the pre-Islamic section, particularly chess pieces and ancient bows. In the hall dedicated to the Second Renaissance, they examined the chess set attributed to Amir Temur and the work Temur Tuzuklari (“The Code of Temur”).
“The Center can serve as a bridge between the past and the future. In this sense, it is extremely useful and engaging for young people. Youth can be not merely spectators but active participants in various processes. This is especially important for the new generation. Uzbekistan pays significant attention to the development of sport and invests considerable resources in this sphere. A few weeks ago, the General Assembly of the Olympic Committee was held here and was organized at a high level. It is also evident that modern sports infrastructure is developing actively in the country, with new facilities being built. I am confident that, thanks to such attention and efforts, achievements will continue to grow each year,” Gyurta noted.
The Center for Islamic Civilization was built in the Uzbek capital near the Hast-Imam Complex. The building is designed in the style of medieval architectural monuments and features four portals, each 34 meters high, and a central dome rising 65 meters.
The complex includes a Quran hall, a 460-seat conference hall, and a museum whose exhibitions span the entire history of Uzbekistan—from pre-Islamic times to the present day. The Center is intended to serve as a platform for studying the heritage of past generations and reinterpreting it in cooperation with the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan and research and educational institutions worldwide.
All materials on the topic are available in the special coverage: Opening of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent.
