Euronews Releases Documentary on Uzbekistan’s Museums and Their Role in Preserving the Legacy of the Silk Road

The documentary takes viewers through key cities, highlighting the diverse ways in which heritage is expressed. In Khiva, the Nurullaboy Palace reflects the transitional era of the early 20th century, blending Eastern traditions with European influences. In Nukus, the Savitsky Museum demonstrates how one person’s dedication preserved a vast body of art that might otherwise have been lost.

In Samarkand, the Afrosiab Museum situates its exhibition directly on the ancient city site, with early medieval frescoes providing historical context. In Tashkent, the focus shifts to the present: the Polytechnic Museum illustrates the development of science and technology through interactive exhibits.

The creators emphasize not only the artifacts themselves but also how they are experienced today. Thanks to multimedia approaches, museums emerge as spaces where the past continues to be interpreted and takes on new forms.

The documentary portrays Uzbekistan as a hub of cultural dialogue, where the legacy of the Silk Road becomes part of the contemporary cultural agenda and is accessible to international audiences.

“How Museums Preserve the Legacy of the Silk Road” is available online.