STUDY AND TOURISM OF THE ANCIENT CITIES OF FERGANA ON THE GREAT SILK ROAD

Abstract

The article is devoted to the history and tourism potential of the ancient cities of Fergana located on the Great Silk Road, and comments on the historical study of the cities located in the Fergana Valley today. Also, the importance of historical and archaeological monuments in the valley and their role in tourism were analyzed. In ancient times, Fergana, which served as a unique bridge in China's trade activities with western countries, thoroughly studied the history of the cities and villages that passed through the trade caravans, and it is necessary to use its achievements in the direction of tourism took place. The conclusions of the archaeologists who studied the famous ancient cities of Akhsikent, Kuva, Chust and other valleys during the Soviet era and the years of independence are presented. He gave some information about the "Heritage" program created with the help of the National Organization "Uzbektourism" for the reconstruction, restoration and proper use of archaeological, historical and cultural objects located in ancient settlements located on the Great Silk Road. passed. Joint expeditions of Fergana and Andijan local history museums and their results are presented. Information about the international scientific-practical conference on the topic "Tourism in the Fergana Valley: creating a new Aksikent tourism center" organized within the framework of the 62nd "International Flower Festival" is also presented.