Mashrab Shrine and the pool built by Navai: Uzbekistan delegation studied monuments in Afghanistan
The delegation of Uzbekistan studied the current state of the Bobo Rahim Mashrab shrine, the Bobo Vali pool built by Alisher Navoiy, and other historical monuments in Afghanistan. Issues of cooperation on the preservation and restoration of these monuments were discussed with the Afghan side.
Mashrab Shrine and the pool built by Navai: Uzbekistan delegation studied monuments in Afghanistan
According to the "Dunyo" Information Agency, a delegation led by the Deputy Director of the Cultural Heritage Agency, Azizjon Aripjonov, visited the Balkh, Takhar, Sar-e Pol, and Faryab provinces of Afghanistan.
During the visit, the representatives inspected shrines, mausoleums, and historical-cultural monuments associated with great Uzbek scholars and thinkers, and collected information regarding their condition.
In particular, the delegation visited the Blue Mosque (Ravzai Mubarak) mausoleum in Mazar-i-Sharif, the Baba Rahim Mashrab shrine in the Ishkamish district of Takhar province, the historical brick bridge, Khesht Pol, and the Eidgah mosques in Sar-e Pol city.
In addition, the Imamzada Yahya mausoleum, the Baba Vali Jon madrasa complex in the Andkhoy district of Faryab province, the Baba Vali pool built through charitable efforts by Alisher Navai, and the Mir Sayyid Baraka architectural monument were also studied.
During meetings with Afghan cultural representatives, the presence of vast experience and qualified specialists in Uzbekistan regarding the restoration of historical monuments was emphasized. Views were exchanged on the implementation of joint projects aimed at preserving the monuments in their original state for future generations.
It was noted during the discussions that historical, cultural, and religious ties have bound the Uzbek and Afghan peoples for centuries, and that the Uzbek people have also contributed to shaping the rich cultural heritage in Afghanistan.
Based on the analysis of the collected data, it is planned to sign a memorandum of understanding on the preservation and restoration of historical monuments.