Lesson – Historical monuments in Tashkent. Plan

Amir Temur museum and square, monuments

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   Amir Temur Square.
   

Amir Temur Square is located in the heart of the Tashkent city, and it has its own history. It was called as Kaufman Square. Then it was renamed and was known as Karl Marks Square, but after the Independence in 1991 Amir Temur Square was renamed after Amir Temur the Great Uzbek Soldier, Warrior, Leader, and Ruler.There is the majestic Statute of Amir Temur on the horse in the center of the square. The Statute faces the Independence Square and between the two squares is located Broadway. Amir Temur Museum, Hotel Uzbekistan, Broadway Tashkent, Khokimiyat Tashkent and Clock Tower of Tashkent are located next to Amir Temur Square.

5.2 Amir Temur Monument.

In the center of the square there is a beautiful and attractive monument of Amir Temur (Tamerlan) who was the main political figure and military leader of the middle Ages. He created a huge united empire which had been stretching from Caucasus till China and from Siberia till India. This empire had a long existence for 200 years (XIV-XVcc.). The horseman mighty attitude and his outstretched hand symbolize protection, promise of peace and prosperityAmir Temur monument and square were created in 1993 based on the project and initiated by the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov. The inscription on the monument says: “The strength is in justice”.