Overview
Ten Soviet modernist buildings located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, have been inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These structures, dating from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, are now officially protected. The inclusion of this collection of buildings follows the culmination of the Tashkent Modernism XX/XXI research and preservation project.
Research Context
The UNESCO listing of these ten modernist buildings in Tashkent emerged from a dedicated research and preservation initiative titled "Tashkent Modernism XX/XXI." This project, described as multi-year, was led by the Uzbekistan Art and Architecture Research Centre. The project focused on the modernist architectural heritage within Tashkent, specifically identifying significant structures from the Soviet era within the specified decades. The objective of the project was to achieve recognized protection for these architectural examples.
Findings
- Ten specific modernist buildings in Tashkent, constructed between the 1960s and 1980s, have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status.
- These buildings are located in Uzbekistan's capital.
- The recognition was a direct outcome of the "Tashkent Modernism XX/XXI" research and preservation project.
- The project was spearheaded by the Uzbekistan Art and Architecture Research Centre.