The King of Jordan gets acquainted with the historical monuments of Samarkand

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in our country on August 25 with a state visit.
At the airport of the city of Samarkand, the King of Jordan was met by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
In honor of the distinguished guest, the national flags of both countries were raised and a guard of honor was formed.
A solemn ceremony was held with performances of national songs and dances.
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King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, together with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the magnificent architectural monuments of the ancient city of Samarkand.
At the beginning of their visit, the heads of state visited the Shah-i-Zinda complex.
This complex consists of the mausoleums of the Prophet Muhammad's follower Kusam ibn Abbas and other figures. The historical, cultural, and artistic value of the complex lies in the fact that it provides an insight into the development of architecture and decorative art over several centuries. Shah-i-Zinda was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.
The King of Jordan, a representative of the Hashemite dynasty, officially tracing its lineage back to the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima and his son-in-law Ali ibn Abu Talib, honored the memory of Kusama ibn Abbas. Suras from the Quran were recited.
During the visit to the mausoleum of Amir Temur, the Jordanian delegation was told about the state-building policies of our great ancestor, his military talent, and his diplomatic relations with various countries. The history of Sakhibkiran's life and activities, as well as the largest state of his time that he created, made a huge impression on the guests.
The heads of state also visited the Registan complex, which consists of the Mirzo Ulughbek, Sherdor and Tilla-Kori madrasahs. These monuments have attracted researchers for centuries and served as a school for hundreds of scholars. With its symmetry and architectural appearance, Registan is deservedly considered the “visiting card” of Samarkand.
During the visit, the distinguished guest was presented with information about the history of the construction and the features of the ornaments of this structure, as well as the restoration work carried out on the square.
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King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan together with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, visited the “Eternal City” historical and ethnographic park in the international tourist center of Samarkand.
The distinguished guest viewed exhibitions showcasing the rich cultural heritage of our people, crafts and applied arts. A program of dance groups was presented.
The complex brings together the main symbols of antiquity and reproduces recognizable details of the landmarks of Uzbekistan's historic cities. Along with national traditions, the history of international diplomacy is also reflected here.
This combination of meaning, history and modernity made a great impression on the guests.
The main events of the Uzbek-Jordanian summit, including high-level talks, will take place on August 26.
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