About the project

The website on Karakalpakstan is developed by the UNESCO Office in Tashkent in the framework of the UN Joint Programme on “Building the Resilience of Communities affected by the Aral Sea Disaster through a Multi-Partner Human Security Fund for the Aral Sea” funded by the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) and in cooperation with the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the Tourism Development. Within the framework of this Programme, UNESCO promotes the sustainable livelihoods of the local population notably through the development of sustainable tourism and craftsmanship, including strengthening the national capacity, promoting and awareness raising about the richness and diversity of the cultural and natural heritage of Karakalpaktan.

Within the Programme, a series of practical trainings on the traditional crafts of Karakalpakstan and innovative design were conducted by international and national experts. Moreover, the international scientific conference and round table on development of sustainable tourism in Karakalpakstan, including branding, were held with the participation of local and international experts. Also, support was provided to the Crafts Development Centre under the Karakalpak branch of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan in Nukus.

The aim of the website is to present and promote the unique historical, cultural and natural heritage of Karakalpakstan and contribute to the sustainable development of the region. The website also provides useful and practical information for visitors to Karakalpakstan.

We hope that this website helps shed light on the diverse cultural and natural heritage of Karakalpakstan and sparks your interest to explore the region further.

The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this website do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

The ideas and opinions expressed in this website are those of the authors; they are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization.

TEXTS BY:

Makset Karlibayev — PhD in History, Deputy Director of the Karakalpak Research Institute of Humanities, Karakalpak Branch of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences: “Historical Heritage”, “Cultural Heritage” and “Museums”.

Vadim Yagodin — Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Karakalpak Branch of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences: “Cultural Heritage”.

Svetlana Mambetullayeva — Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of Animal Ecology Department at Research Institute of Humanities, Karakalpak Branch of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences: “Natural Heritage”.

Zafara Aliyeva — PhD in Arts, Senior Research Associate of the Research Institute of Fine Arts, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences: “Cultural Heritage”, “Museums”.

THE RIGHT TO THE PICTURES (IN ALPHABET ORDER):

Graphic web design: Azamat Matkarimov

Proofreader in English language: Angie Cairns

Translator into English language: Rustam Akhmedov

Translation into Uzbek language: Rustam Akhmedov

Translation into Karakalpak language: Tazagul BAYNIYAZOVA

Translation into German language: Anna Derksen

Translation into French language: Elodie Bonard

COORDINATED BY:

Muhayyo Makhmudova — Programme Culture Officer of the UNESCO Office in Tashkent.

Bayram Kuseekev – Head of territorial department of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development in Republic of Karakalpakstan

CONTACTS:

UNESCO Office in Tashkent:

Address: 9, Ergashev Street, 100084, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Tel.: +998 78 120 71 16, + 998 78 120 71 54

Fax: + 998 78 120 71 59

E-mail: tashkent@unesco.org

Territorial Department of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development in Republic of Karakalpakstan

Address: 62, A.Dosnazarov Street, 230100, Nukus, Uzbekistan

Tel.: +998 99 955 82 83, +998 61 222 22 94

Fax: +998 61 222 95 47

E-mail: tourismrk@mail.ru