A group of ten modernist buildings and urban complexes associated with the transformation of Tashkent has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, bringing international recognition to a distinctive period of Central Asian architectural history.
Officially titled “Tashkent Modernist Architecture: Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia,” the serial property includes structures built between the 1960s and the early 1990s.
UNESCO describes the ensemble as an example of how international modernist architecture was adapted to local cultural traditions, climatic conditions and the seismic risks facing the Uzbek capital.
The decision was taken during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property was inscribed under criterion IV, which recognises outstanding examples of architectural or urban development representing a significant period in human history.
A modern city shaped after an earthquake
