Xiaoyu Ma

Xiaoyu Ma

April 28, 2024

Timur, Museums, National construction.

After Uzbekistan's independence, there is an urgent need for new ideological guidance to determine national identity. In this context, strategic choices and the constant repetition and strengthening of symbolic figures in shaping national identity have become an important part of national life. The logic behind choosing Timur as a symbolic figure of national identity is the need for the development of national identity. This article analyzes the significance of Timur in national construction of Uzbekistan from three aspects: architectural features, collection display, and image shaping.

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