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Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz

Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz

The historic centre of Shakhrisyabz contains a collection of exceptional monuments and ancient quarters which bear witness to the city's secular development, and particularly to the period of its apogee, under the rule of Amir Temur and the Temurids, in the 15th-16th century.

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Centre historique de Shakhrisyabz

Le centre historique de Shakhrisyabz compte des édifices monumentaux exceptionnels et des quartiers anciens témoignant du développement séculaire de la ville, et tout particulièrement de son apogée, sous le règne d'Amir Temour et des temourides, du XVe au XVIe siècle.

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وسط شاخيسيابز التاريخي

يتضمن وسط شاخيسيابز التاريخي عمارات أثرية فريدة وأحياء قديمة تشهد على التطور العريق للمدينة وبشكل خاص على ذروة ازدهارها تحت حكم الامير تيمور والتيموريين من القرن الخامس عشر حتى القرن السادس عشر.

source: UNESCO/CPE
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沙赫利苏伯兹历史中心

沙赫利苏伯兹的历史中心包含许多具有重要意义的古迹,这些古迹都见证了该城世俗发展的过程,特别是沙赫利苏伯兹在公元15世纪至16世纪阿米尔贴木尔和阿米尔贴木尔德斯统治时期达到颠峰的历史。

source: UNESCO/CPE
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Исторический центр города Шахрисабз

В историческом центре Шахрисабза сосредоточены выдающиеся архитектурные памятники и целые древние кварталы, несущие свидетельства многовековой истории этого города. Эти памятники и кварталы относятся к периоду расцвета города во времена Тимура и Тимуридов в XIV–XV вв.

source: UNESCO/CPE
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Centro histórico de Shakhrisyabz

El centro histórico de Shakhrisyabz cuenta con edificios monumentales y una serie de barrios antiguos que son testigos de su historia secular, y más concretamente del periodo de su apogeo bajo el reinado de Amir Temur y los timúridas (siglos XV y XVI).

source: UNESCO/CPE
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シャフリサブス歴史地区
ウズベキスタン南部、カシカダリヤ州中北部の都市。シャフリサブスという地名は、「緑の街」を意味し、庭園が多いことからこの名がつけられた。キシュと呼ばれた古代地区も含み、他に例を見ない記念建造物の宝庫である。14~15世紀のティムール帝国支配化には、サマルカンドに次ぐ第二の帝国首都として絶頂期を迎えたが、帝国の崩壊とともに衰退した。長さ4㎞の城壁で囲まれた宮殿、ジャハンギールの霊廟などが代表的な建造物。

source: NFUAJ

Historisch centrum van Shakhrisyabz

Het historische centrum van Shakhrisyabz – gelegen aan de zijderoute in het zuiden van Oezbekistan – is meer dan 2000 jaar oud. De stad was het culturele en politieke centrum van de Keshregio in de 14e en 15e eeuw. Het historisch centrum bestaat uit een verzameling van uitzonderlijke monumenten en oude wijken die getuigen van de wereldlijke ontwikkeling van de stad.. Onder de heerschappij van Amir Temur en de Timurids in de 15e en 16e eeuw stond de stad volop in de belangstelling. In die tijd werden bijzondere monumenten gebouwd. Daarnaast kent de stad moskeeën, mausolea en een wijken met prachtige oude huizen.

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Outstanding Universal Value

Brief synthesis

The Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, located on the Silk Roads in southern Uzbekistan, is over 2000 years old and was the cultural and political centre of the Kesh region in the 14th and 15th century.

A collection of exceptional monuments and ancient quarters can be found within the medieval walls, parts of which still remain. The Historic Centre of Shakhrisabz bears witness to the city’s secular development and to centuries of its history, and particularly to the period of its apogee, under the empire of Temur, in the 15th century. Construction of elements continued in Shakhrisyabz throughout different time periods, lending a unique character to the place by the succession of different architectural styles. Despite the inroads of time, the remaining vestiges are still impressive in the harmony and strength of styles, an enriching addition to the architectural heritage of Central Asia and the Islamic world.

The Ak-Sarai Palace construction began in 1380, the year following Temur's conquest of Khorezm, whose artisans were deported to work on the palace and provide its rich decoration. Although Samarkand may boast a great many Temurid monuments, not one can rival the Ak-Sarai Palace in Shakhrisyabz. The foundations of its immense gate have been preserved: this architectural masterpiece is outstanding in its dimensions and bold design.

The Dorus Saodat is a vast complex which was destined as a place of burial for the ruling family and contained, in addition to the tombs themselves, a prayer hall, a mosque, and accommodation for the religious community and pilgrims. The main façade was faced with white marble. The tomb of Temur, also of white marble, is a masterpiece of the architecture of this period and it is also one of the finest memorials to be found in Central Asia.

The covered Chor-su bazaar was built at the cross-roads of two main streets, in the form of an octagon with a central cupola, with no particular decoration but with an eye to the exterior effect of bold architecture. The baths, rebuilt on the site of the 15th century baths and still in use today, are heated by an elaborate network of underground conduits.

Shakhrisyabz contains not only outstanding monuments dating from the period of the Temurids, but also mosques, mausoleums, and entire quarters of ancient houses.

In addition to these monuments, the town also offers a variety of interesting constructions of a more modern period, including the Mirhamid, Chubin, Kunduzar, and Kunchibar mosques. Period houses reflect a more popular architectural style, with rooms typically laid out around a courtyard with veranda.

Criterion (iii): Shakhrisyabz contains many fine monuments, and in particular those from the Temurid period, which was of great cultural and political significance in medieval Central Asia.

Criterion (iv): The buildings of Shakhrisyabz, notably the Ak-Sarai Palace and the Tomb of Temur, are outstanding examples of a style which had a profound influence on the architecture of this region.

Integrity

All the original components of the medieval town including the unique architectural monuments and traditional houses built during the Temurid period are located within the boundaries of the property which is defined by the alignment of the city walls. The historic urban fabric of the town is intact, despite some insensitive insertions made during the Soviet period.

The main factor affecting the physical integrity of monuments is the rising ground water level. Therefore a drainage system is required around the historical area.

Authenticity

The monuments and buildings of Shakhrisabz are a testimony to the architecture and city planning of the Temurid period. The historic centre has retained its original appearance. Most of the buildings and decorative art have been well preserved and are in their original state and care has been taken in restoration works to ensure the use of traditional materials and techniques.

Protection and management requirements

The Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz was designated as a “Monument of Significance for the Republic” in 1973. The town was entered on the List of Historic Towns under Resolution N°339 of the Council of Ministers of Uzbekistan in 1973.

The relevant legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan provides sufficient protection for the property and regulates the new urban developments in the historical centre. The property is managed by the Regional Inspection for Protection and Utilization of Cultural Heritage Sites under the Ministry of Culture and Sports with participation of regional authorities.

Monitoring of the monuments is being carried out once or twice a year by the Tashkent State Institute of Architecture and Construction. The main monuments are in good conditions and the income from leased spaces provides the funds for the management of the property. Extra funds would be required from the state for restoration projects such as that of the city walls.

It is necessary to develop a comprehensive conservation and management plan in order to ensure the long-term safeguarding of the property.

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