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Historical museum to host exhibition dedicated to religious monuments of Silk Road

July 7, 2024 Dedicated Hosting News 0

Historical museum to host exhibition dedicated to religious monuments of Silk Road

AKIPRESS.COM – The National Historical Museum will host a presentation dedicated to religious monuments of the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan, related to the transfer of the 8th century Buddha statue, on June 8.

Archaeologists from the Hermitage and the Institute of History and Cultural Heritage of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic carried out excavations at three sites of Navekat ancient city in Chui region in 2011, the museum reported. Excavations were carried out near the fortress wall of the central ruins, in a city necropolis and a Buddhist temple.

A well-preserved Buddha statue was found in the center of the temple. According to preliminary data, this clay statue…


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Semnan hosting festival of Silk Road traditions

May 8, 2024 Dedicated Hosting News 0

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Semnan is playing host to a cultural heritage festival dedicated to Silk Road traditions.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Semnan’s tourism chief announced the launch of the Taska festival as part of Semnan’s programs to mark being a member of the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities.

“The festival is in line with the selection of Semnan as Iran’s representative in the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities.”

“Taska is a type of traditional container used in Semnan, and by organizing this festival and selecting this name, we aim to highlight the local culture of Semnan, local foods, and tourism and cultural heritage potentials.”

The official said various programs have been devised in this regard, one of…


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