USA and Uzbekistan: Joining forces to preserve cultural heritage.

From October 2 to 11, the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan hosted a two-week seminar on cultural heritage preservation, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent in partnership with the University of Chicago. The seminar catered to ten restorers and museum professionals from the National Museums of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The sessions were led by expert restorers Suzanne Gensicke, Alison White, and Fabio Colombo.

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During the seminar, participants engaged in hands-on training with four primary classes of materials, ensuring a comprehensive development of skills recognized internationally as best practices in the conservation of objects.

This event not only highlights the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia but also emphasizes the value of international cooperation in achieving these goals.

“The seminar symbolizes the long-term commitment of the United States to enhance the capacity of museum professionals in the region, demonstrating the significance of preserving the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia through collaborative efforts.

Together, we can achieve the preservation of the treasures of our past for future generations,” stated Ambassador Jonathan Henick.

This new educational initiative, funded by the State Department, builds on a previous partnership that operated from 2018 to 2022 under the program

Partnership for Cultural Training to Preserve Artifacts (C5 CTPAC), during which the University of Chicago shared best practices in conservation with museum restorers from across Central Asia.