Kukoldosh Madrasah Tashkent

16th century Islamic education

Farkhod from Tashkent

About me Lover of Uzbek culture, traditions, and cuisine, I'm a Tashkent native familiar with local insights! Why Tashkent I was born in Tashkent, in the Old City, in the Eski Shahar part. I love my family and my religion Islam, which taught me to love my country and my nation! I want to share the gems of my city with the rest of the world through Spotted by Locals!

""Kukoldosh Madrasah" in Tashkent is an Islamic 'university' that has existed since the 16th century. It looks and works just like it did back then!"

I love my city and I love visiting old mosques, madrasahs etc. Kukoldosh madrasah is one of the places that I love to visit in Tashkent. You can just feel the history there.

In the Middle Ages, Central Asia was a true cultural oasis. Reading, knowledge of the foundations of art and theology were the most important faculties of men at that time. The functions of educational centers in those years were performed by madrasahs - Muslim training centers and part-time theological seminaries, and now - the historical and cultural sights of Tashkent. Kukoldosh is the largest institution of its kind, and today it is also a significant architectural monument in the center of the Uzbek capital.

This "university" was founded in the 16th century by one of the people close to the Tashkent khans. This man was nicknamed "Kukoldosh", which is translated from Uzbek as "milk brother of the khan." Over the centuries it has existed, the madrasah was both a fortress and a hotel - moreover, it has survived two strong earthquakes. The building was repeatedly restored, but only modern restorers were able to restore its original appearance. Today the architecture and size of the madrasah fully comply with the canons of medieval architecture.

Kukoldosh madrasah is still working and trains Islamic scholars to this day.

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