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Gulf Times: Amir Temur’s Legacy — The Bedrock of Uzbekistan’s Center of Islamic Civilization and the Third Renaissance

April 09, 2026. 10:40 • 2 min

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Gulf Times: Amir Temur’s Legacy — The Bedrock of Uzbekistan’s Center of Islamic Civilization and the Third Renaissance

DOHA, April 9. /"Dunyo" IA/. The influential Qatari newspaper Gulf Times has published an analytical piece exploring the newly built Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan and the spiritual heritage of Amir Temur, reports a correspondent for the "Dunyo" Information Agency.

Titled "Amir Temur's Legacy at the Center of Islamic Civilization: The Intellectual Foundation of the Third Renaissance," the article examines the Center's profound significance, not just regionally, but across the broader global Islamic civilization.

The publication places a strong emphasis on the figure of Amir Temur. It highlights how the flourishing of science, culture, and architecture during the Timurid era now serves as the primary spiritual inspiration for the Third Renaissance currently taking root in Uzbekistan.

"The Center of Islamic Civilization, standing majestically in modern-day Tashkent, is a contemporary embodiment of the great traditions of statehood and scholarship pioneered by Amir Temur. By empowering the great ruler's motto, 'Power is in Justice,' with modern intellectual vigor, the Center represents the dawn of a new era," writes the Gulf Times.

The newspaper notes that the complex is far more than just a stunning piece of architecture. It serves as a strategic bridge, seamlessly connecting the "golden age" of the legendary commander and statesman with the innovations of today.

According to the Gulf Times analysis, this monumental project, spearheaded by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has propelled Uzbekistan's cultural diplomacy to unprecedented heights on the global stage. The Center's magnificent dome and every intricate motif offer a modern reinterpretation of Timurid-era architecture, channeling the spirit of ancestors who deeply championed knowledge and enlightenment.

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Shahzoda Kuchkarova

shahzoda@dunyo.info

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