Fergana valley
THE BEST ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS OF KOKAND
Khudoyarkhan Palace
Over 80 of the best masters of Central Asia have contributed their skills to the Palace of the last khan of Kokand. Only two palaces and 19 rooms are still preserved. A large ramp leads up to the dazzling multicoloured 70-meter-long façade with its unusual array of ornaments. The alabaster carvings, painting, as well as extracts from the Koran — all these could be found in decoration of the palace. A big mosque, relating at one time to the medressah, is located in the eastern part of the palace. Today, the Kokand Museum of Ethnography is located here making the visitors familiar to the history both of history and palace as well.
Dakhma-i-Shakhon Burial Vault
Necropolis of the family of Omarkhans. Consists of three parts including the tomb premise with a portal, aywan-mosque and the family's cemetery. It was built by the poetess Nodira in honour of the poetic work of Omar. Wooden doors are covered with extractions from the Koran and poetic works of Omarkhan.
Dakhma-i-Shakhon Burial Vault
Necropolis of the family of Omarkhans. Consists of three parts including the tomb premise with a portal, aywan-mosque and the family's cemetery. It was built by the poetess Nodira in honour of the poetic work of Omar. Wooden doors are covered with extractions from the Koran and poetic works of Omarkhan.
Margilan, one of the ancient cities in the world, by the decision of UNESCO will celebrate its 2000th anniversary this year.
First time Margilan was mentioned in chronicles in 7th century. In 10th century, it was already a centre of agricultural neighborhood. Development of agriculture and crafts as well as growth of city promoted the revival of international trading.
Locating in south-east of Fergana Valley, Margilan is considered to be one of the ancient cities in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, as well as a big centre of international trade. The caravan routes connected Europe with the East Asia via Margilan. The beautiful silk fabric and the pedigreed horses have been the main goods on this route. From time immemorial, population of Margilan was busy with manufacturing beautiful silk fabrics making thus Margilan city well-known all over the world. Skilled craftsmen obtained the fine threads of the silkworm cocoons for manufacturing marvelous silk fabrics that have been in great demand in Euro-Asian countries.
In one's turn, it was very important for the historical and cultural development of the city that have been and still remains to be a trade centre in Fergana Valley.
Syuzane (large-sized silk embroidery) and skullcaps (the national headdress), as well as silver and gold articles are the best samples of Margilan traditional cultures reached our days.
