The history of the peoples living on the territory of modern Uzbekistan dates back several millennia. The very first forms of state formations appeared on this territory at the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. For example, in Assyrian written sources 640 BC. e. It is reported about the Saki, who wandered in the left bank of the Amudarya. For many centuries, the change of domination of various tribes and dynasties in Central Asia continued.

      Interesting dates from the history of Uzbekistan

In 330 BC. e. Central Asia was conquered by Alexander the Great, and the Greco-Bactrian kingdom arose here. In 712, the Arabs managed to establish domination over Maverannahr and Harezm. Arabs brought Islamic religion, Turkic language and writing. Only in the 11th and 12th centuries did the Uzbek people appear, and, perhaps, even later. And before that, we see that from the 9th to the 13th century the territory of Uzbekistan was part of the Samanids and Karakhanids state, Khorezm. In September 1219, the Mongols under the leadership of Genghis Khan seized the cities of Khojent, Samarkand, Bukhara. The Mongolians resisted the local population, but it did not bring success. Mongol dominance continued until the 14th century, until Amir Timur (Tamerlane) appeared on the historical arena. He created a single state on the territory of Central Asia, defeated the Golden Horde, defeated the Ottoman Sultan Bayazed. Masters taken from various countries left magnificent examples of architecture in Samarkand.

After the death of Amir Timur, his empire fell into independent states, where his descendants ruled. Of these, Mirzo Ulugbek-Astronomer, the scientist and patron of science and art, and Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur are the most famous poet, historian, scientist and founder of the Mughal Empire in India.

Currently, Amir Timur’s body is located in a mausoleum in Samarkand. The tomb mausoleum is called - Gur-Emir. This is one of the most remarkable monuments of architecture in Central Asia. The mausoleum began to build in 1403. The construction was continued by Mirzo Ulukbek, and later the mausoleum is transformed into the Timurid family tomb.

As a state, Uzbekistan emerged in 1924 as part of the Soviet Union and from an economically backward country turned into an industrial state with well-developed industry and agriculture.

On September 1, 1991, Uzbekistan declared its own sovereignty and became an independent state. A new history of this ancient state began.

The culture of Uzbekistan is bright and original, as is the national culture in Central Asia in general. It was formed over millennia and absorbed the traditions and customs of the peoples who inhabited the territory of this state at different times. The ancient Iranians, Greeks, nomadic Turkic tribes, Arabs, Chinese, Slavic peoples made their contribution. The traditions of multinational Uzbekistan are reflected in music, dance, painting, applied arts, language, cuisine and clothing. Residents of this country, especially the population of rural areas, honor the traditions, roots, deep in the history of this region.

The Great Silk Road had a particular impact on culture. Being a trade route, it went from the lands of China in two directions: the first - to Fergana and the Kazakh steppes; and the second to Bactria, and from there to Parthia, India and the Middle East, as far as the Mediterranean. The Silk Road promoted the transfer of not only goods, but also technologies, languages, and, first of all, religious ideas. This is how Buddhism spread throughout Central Asia, where monuments of Buddhist culture were preserved along the ancient route: Andijan-Tepa in Tajikistan, a Buddhist temple in Kuva in the Fergana Valley, Fayaz-Tepe near Termez in Uzbekistan and other monuments.

Visitors to this country, even in urban areas, can witness wedding or other celebrations and see how the locals love their national music and dance. Music and musical instruments traveled along with wandering musicians who traveled with caravans, - so it was in the old days. In addition, knowledge of paper making, chasing iron and jewelry made of precious metals also migrated from one country to another. And now in the country handicrafts are booming.