Tokayev and Mirziyoyev Visit Bukhara’s Historic Landmarks, Highlight Shared Cultural Heritage
Bukhara, The Gulf Observer: Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly toured a number of historical and cultural landmarks in the city of Bukhara, underscoring the deep-rooted shared heritage between the two nations, according to the Akorda press service.
During the visit, the two leaders explored the Ark Fortress, a historic citadel originally constructed between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE. Despite facing repeated destruction over the centuries, the fortress has been carefully restored and now functions as part of the Bukhara State Museum-Reserve.
The presidents also visited several prominent architectural monuments, including the 17th-century Nadir Divan-Begi madrasah and its adjacent khanaka, as well as the Kukeldash madrasah, which dates back to the 16th century.
Their tour further included the renowned Poi-Kalyan complex, a significant ensemble of Islamic architecture comprising three iconic structures built between the 12th and 16th centuries: the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Miri Arab Madrasah.
The visit highlighted ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the rich cultural and historical legacy shared by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, while reinforcing bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy.
