The “Great Silk Road” project, planned for implementation in New Tashkent, was presented to Shavkat Mirziyoyev on March 24, as part of broader urban development plans for the capital’s expansion.
The first phase of New Tashkent’s construction is currently underway across an area of 6,000 hectares. Upon completion of this phase, infrastructure is expected to support approximately 600,000 residents. The long-term plan envisions the city developing into a metropolis with a population of up to 2mn people.
The “Great Silk Road” complex will occupy 32 hectares and is intended to serve as a major public and cultural center within the new city. The development will include residential and commercial properties, hotels, and cultural and educational facilities.
According to the project concept, the complex will feature themed neighborhoods representing civilizations historically connected by the Great Silk Road. Each neighborhood will correspond to a country located along the historic trade route. One of the focal points of the presentation was the “Uzbekistan” neighborhood, where architectural and urban design elements are planned to reflect national history, culture, and traditions.
The presentation also addressed renovation plans for several cultural institutions. These initiatives are aimed at expanding the representation of Uzbekistan’s historical heritage, improving educational outreach, and supporting tourism development.
Among the projects discussed is the establishment of a museum within the reconstructed Imam Maturidi Complex. The museum will include thematic sections covering the life and legacy of Imam Maturidi, as well as exhibits related to the development of Maturidism.
Additional proposals include expanding the exhibitions at the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Scientific and Innovative Museum, with particular emphasis on the “Seven Saints” hall, which highlights the contributions of prominent scholars.
Plans were also presented for the renovation of the State Museum of the History of the Timurids. The project includes upgrading exhibition halls using modern museum and design solutions, as well as organizing displays by historical periods and themes.
The overall objective of these initiatives is to strengthen cultural infrastructure, improve the presentation of historical material, and create new facilities for residents and visitors. Following the presentation, the president approved the projects and issued instructions for their implementation.
