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TIMURID ARCHITECTURE AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF CENTRAL ASIAN MONUMENTAL DESIGN

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Nodira Nurullayeva Orcid logo ,
Nodira Nurullayeva

1Mamun University , Khiva , Uzbekistan

Abdurahim Mannonov Orcid logo ,
Abdurahim Mannonov

Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies , Tashkent , Uzbekistan

Nodira Babadjanova Orcid logo ,
Nodira Babadjanova

Uzbek State World Languages University Uzbekistan

Nasiba Isakhojaeva Orcid logo ,
Nasiba Isakhojaeva

Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry , Tashkent , Uzbekistan

Maqsad Maytakubov Orcid logo ,
Maqsad Maytakubov

Urgench State University , Urgench , Uzbekistan

Gulzoda Tashmatova Orcid logo ,
Gulzoda Tashmatova

Gulistan State Pedagogical Institute Uzbekistan

Khikmatoy Madikhanova Orcid logo
Khikmatoy Madikhanova

Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages Uzbekistan

Abstract

The Timurid period (1370–1507) was a foundational age in the history of Central Asian monumental architecture, an age that was marked by outstanding architectural accomplishment and the intersection of Persian, Mongol, and Islamic artistic cultures. This research examines the historical context, cultural significance, and innovative strategies of Timurid architecture and its legacy in the architectural identity of the region. The article addresses some of the most important monuments, including the Gur-e Amir Mausoleum and Registan Square, and the technological innovation in the form of construction materials, tile decoration, and space planning. The article also addresses the political and economic reasons why Timurid rulers commissioned these buildings and what impact these structures had on later architectural developments within the Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavid empires. By re-evaluating Timurid architectural legacy, this study highlights its ongoing impact on historical and modern architectural thought.

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