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Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Uzbekistan
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Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Uzbekistan
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Mamun University, Khiva, Uzbekistan
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Urgench Branch of the Tashkent Medical Academy Uzbekistan
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Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizami Uzbekistan
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Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizami Uzbekistan
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Uzbek State University of World Languages Uzbekistan
National University of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
A survey of the various styles of architecture used in the construction of religious buildings in Central Asia, with particular emphasis on historical, cultural, and technological values. Through archaeological and historical evidence, this study investigates how local craftsmanship integrated with external influence in developing some of the iconic religious buildings: mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums. In them, key elements of fresh construction of domes, detailed brickwork, and ornamental patterns have been analysed in terms of functional and aesthetic contributions. They underline that, besides reflecting the spiritual and socio-economic values of the time, they indeed exemplify the high engineering and artistic skills of Central Asian builders. The present study contributes a lot to the region's architectural heritage and shows their continuing influence upon Islamic art and architecture.
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