"The Splendours of Uzbekistan's Oases," a new exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, illustrates the history of Uzbekistan through more than 170 works of art.
"The Splendours of Uzbekistan's Oases," a new exhibition at the Louvre in Paris, illustrates the history of Uzbekistan through more than 170 works of art.
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Covering over 16 centuries of history, the exhibition aims to shed light on the country as an "intellectual, cultural and artistic center."
Covering over 16 centuries of history, the exhibition aims to shed light on the country as an "intellectual, cultural and artistic center."
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Many works originate from the old Silk Road, which passed through present-day Uzbekistan. Some of these artifacts have left the country for the first time.
Many works originate from the old Silk Road, which passed through present-day Uzbekistan. Some of these artifacts have left the country for the first time.
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The Katta Langar Quran is thought to be one of the oldest surviving Quran manuscripts, dating back to the 8th century.
The Katta Langar Quran is thought to be one of the oldest surviving Quran manuscripts, dating back to the 8th century.
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Part of Uzbekistan was once the ancient region of Bactria, which was conquered by Alexander the Great. As a result, artworks from this period show strong Hellenistic influences.
Part of Uzbekistan was once the ancient region of Bactria, which was conquered by Alexander the Great. As a result, artworks from this period show strong Hellenistic influences.
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This statue of a prince's head dates back to the 1st or 2nd century BCE.
This statue of a prince's head dates back to the 1st or 2nd century BCE.
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Large-scale restoration works were carried out on many pieces, including this 14th-century door from the Gūr-i Amīr Mausoleum.
Large-scale restoration works were carried out on many pieces, including this 14th-century door from the Gūr-i Amīr Mausoleum.
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"The Painting of the Ambassadors," from the 8th Century, was rediscovered by chance in 1965. It is one of the key examples of early Islamic art.
"The Painting of the Ambassadors," from the 8th Century, was rediscovered by chance in 1965. It is one of the key examples of early Islamic art.
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The Louvre has conducted excavations in Uzbekistan's Bukhara Oasis since 2009, headed by archaeologist Rocco Rante.
The Louvre has conducted excavations in Uzbekistan's Bukhara Oasis since 2009, headed by archaeologist Rocco Rante.
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The Silk Road is a network of Eurasian trade routes that ran through the region.
The Silk Road is a network of Eurasian trade routes that ran through the region.
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The exhibition opened on the 23 November 2022 and runs until March 6 2023.
The exhibition opened on the 23 November 2022 and runs until March 6 2023.
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