Uzbekistan to Digitally Map 50 Timurid Artifacts Abroad
Uzbekistan has launched a project to create 3D models and animations of 50 Timurid-era artifacts stored in foreign museum collections.
Uzbekistan is embarking on a scientific endeavor to digitally render 50 Timurid-era artifacts housed in international museums, creating detailed 3D models and animated visuals. This undertaking was announced by the press service of the Agency for Innovative Development, an entity under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations.
Dubbed "Creation of 3D Models and Animated Images of Timurid Era Artifacts Stored in Foreign Museums," the project receives its funding from the Agency for Innovative Development through the Olima Ayollar (Women Scientists) competition.
The core objectives of this initiative include pinpointing historical objects from the Timurid period located outside Uzbekistan, crafting scientific descriptions for them, and generating digital 3D models and animations.
The research scope encompasses museum collections in Russia, the United Kingdom, and Türkiye. Experts have already amassed high-resolution photographic documentation for 50 historical artifacts during their field visits, which will form the basis for the digital models.
Project leader Dilafruz Kurbanova stated, "To date, a large volume of high-quality photographic material of 50 historical artifacts has been collected during working visits to museums in Russia, the United Kingdom, and Türkiye. Digital 3D models will be created based on these materials."
Kurbanova further elaborated that existing historical images will be transformed into animated content and video products. Additionally, a scientific description and annotation in the Uzbek language will be prepared for each artifact.
The project's overarching goal is to forge a unified digital and scientific information platform that consolidates data on Timurid heritage dispersed across various nations. The resulting 3D models will be accessible to museums, educational institutions, researchers, and the broader public.
Plans also include publishing the new visual and scientific content on the website of the State Museum of the History of the Timurids.
Moreover, the project organizers intend to register these digital products as intellectual property and leverage them to cultivate collaborative scientific and cultural ventures between Uzbek and international institutions.