The historical monuments of Samarkand made a great impression on the French delegation

At the end of the program of the official visit to our country, President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, got acquainted with the historical monuments of the city of Samarkand.

First, the heads of state visited the observatory and the museum of Mirzo Ulugbek. 

Muhammad Taragai Mirzo Ulugbek was the beloved grandson of Amir Temur and the successor of his cause. As a ruler and scientist, he patronized the development of science and culture, paid great attention to construction. Having built an observatory unique for the Middle Ages, he studied the movement of celestial bodies with high accuracy. 

His book "New Astronomical Tables" served for many years as an important manual on astronomy, well known in Europe, including France. 

Thus, the works of Mirzo Ulugbek were the object of research by the French astronomer Joseph-Nicolas Delille, who translated "Zij" into Latin. In 1739, Delille made a report on the astronomical tables of our great ancestor. The text of this report has been preserved.

These historical evidences show how deep the ties between our peoples are.

The guests examined objects, books, manuscripts and the original quadrant of Mirzo Ulugbek. 

The Presidents visited the mausoleum of Amir Temur. 

The distinguished guest was told about the life, generalship, creative deeds of the great Sahibkiran. 

Amir Temur is a unique personality who founded the largest state in the region from India to Europe at the time. Sahibkiran's military campaigns and diplomacy also influenced the life of distant countries. European monarchs recognized the state of Amir Temur and sought to establish relations with him. In particular, the French King Charles VI sent a letter to Amir Temur.

That is why there is a great interest in the personality of Amir Temur and the heritage of the Temurids all over the world. In particular, in 1988, an Association of Researchers of the History and Culture of the Temurids was established in France. Its former president, Professor Lucien Keren, was awarded the Shukhrat Medal of Uzbekistan for his long-term research on Amir Temur and the Temurid era, as well as for his great contribution to the rapprochement of the peoples of France and Uzbekistan.

In 1996, the UNESCO headquarters in Paris hosted the exhibition "The Heyday of Science, Culture and Enlightenment in the era of the Temurids". Last year, as part of the visit of the head of our state to France, an exhibition "Treasures of the oases of Uzbekistan was organized in the Louvre. At the crossroads of caravan routes", which became a landmark event. A special place in its exposition was given to the heritage of the Temurids.

The Heads of State also visited the Registan complex, the ensemble of which consists of Mirzo Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillakori madrassas. These monuments, built by Mirzo Ulugbek and Yalangtushbiy, have attracted researchers for centuries and served as a school for hundreds of scientists. With its symmetry and architectural appearance, Registan is deservedly the "calling card" of Samarkand.

The guests were told about architectural traditions and techniques used in the construction of madrasas, the meaning of ornaments and inscriptions.

Then the Presidents visited Shahi-Zinda. This complex consists of mausoleums of the associate of Qusam ibn Abbas and other figures. The historical, cultural and artistic value of the complex is that it gives an idea of the development of architecture and decorative art over several centuries. Shahi Zinda was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. 

The guests' attention was attracted by the history of the gates of the complex and mausoleums, they appreciated the elegance of the patterns.

In general, the historical monuments of Samarkand made a great impression on the guests.