Museums in Uzbekistan, which serve as centers for preserving cultural heritage and history, are growing in number and their main collections year by year. According to the latest data published by the National Statistics Committee, as of January 1, 2025, the number of exhibits in the main collections of museums in the country exceeded 2.7 million. This figure is significant, increasing by 129.2 thousand or 5% compared to last year.
Growth of cultural heritage
The data shows that every museum in our country is not only tasked with preserving historical and cultural monuments but also bears great responsibility for passing them on to the audience and future generations. The increase in the number of exhibits indicates that the activities of museums are progressing in the right direction, and the public's interest in cultural heritage continues to grow.
Regional breakdown
The number of exhibits in the main collections of museums is distributed across regions as follows:
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Tashkent city – 1,255,915;
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Samarkand region – 239,650;
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Republic of Karakalpakstan – 197,506;
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Surkhandarya region – 178,080;
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Fergana region – 161,403;
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Other regions – 703,441.
These numbers show that the museums in Tashkent city have the largest collections, and Samarkand and Karakalpakstan also contribute significantly.
Conclusion
Thus, the number of exhibits in Uzbekistan's museums continues to grow, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the measures being taken to preserve cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations. This not only strengthens the interest in history but also helps reveal the rich aspects of national culture and spirituality.
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