Tashkent History
History of Capital of Uzbekistan - Tashkent.
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and one of the largest cities in Central Asia, was originally an oasis on the Chirchik River, near the foothills of the Golestan Mountains. First mentioned in ancient Chinese manuscripts, it was previously known by many names, including Yuni, Shi, Chach, Shash, Binkent, and Tashkand ("City of Stone" in Turkic), evolving into the current spelling of Tashkent around the 11th century.
Due to its desirable geographic location and climate, Tashkent was at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road trade route, exporting gold, precious stones, fruits, and horses.
This Uzbekistan city is the site of hundreds of archeological monuments discovered through scientific exploration over the past decade. Remains found at the site of Shoshtepa, an ancient settlement, provide insight into the daily lives of the 4th and 5th century B.C. inhabitants. Particularly noteworthy discoveries are the ruins of defensive walls and a round building believed to be a citadel.
Mahallyas in Uzbekistan (communities of people united by rules, laws, traditions, and joint work) were originally located around old squares and market streets and names were given based on the activities of craftspeople. For example, the Padarkush Mahallya in Shayhantaur was called "Buzchi Mahallya" ("block of weavers"); Deroz Mahallya or Degroz in Shayhantaur, the location of 20 cast-iron workshops, translated to "founder of boilers." Mahallyas continue to exist today and are governed by committees of respected citizens.
Among Tashkent's most important monuments, dating back to the 16th century, are Koukeldash Madrassah, the Barak-Khan Madrassah complex, the Suyunige-Khan and the Khaffal Shashi Mausoleums, the Yunus-Khan and the Kaldyrgach-Biya Mausoleums.
Chorsu Square, the main square of the old city, appeared in the 9th century. Today, it's a huge, bustling, historic market selling food, clothes, textiles, and imported goods.
About Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Places to visit while in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Zangiota mausoleumKukeldash Madrassah
Khast Imam
Anbar-bibi mausoleum
Shayhantaur ensemble
Yunus-khan mausoleum
Barak-khan madrassah
TV Tower
Exhibition Hall
Tashkent Metro
