AYAZ-KALA AS A CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE: CHALLENGES OF PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION

Authors

  • Shoira Zakhidovna Nurmukhammedova, Nafisa Feruz qizi Avezova Teacher

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

Ayaz-Kala, cultural heritage, preservation, interpretation, conservation strategies, Central Asia, archaeological site

Abstract

Ayaz-Kala fortress, located in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan, represents a significant cultural and historical heritage site, reflecting the military, architectural, and social life of ancient Central Asia. This study investigates the main challenges related to the preservation and interpretation of Ayaz-Kala by analyzing archaeological reports, field surveys, and conservation studies. The results indicate that natural factors such as wind and water erosion, combined with human-induced pressures including unregulated tourism and settlement expansion, threaten the structural integrity of the site. Furthermore, limited interpretive resources restrict public engagement and understanding of its historical significance. The study emphasizes the need for integrated conservation strategies, combining structural stabilization, erosion control, regulated visitor management, and enhanced interpretive programs to ensure the sustainable preservation and educational utilization of Ayaz-Kala.

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Published

2025-10-24

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 9 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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AYAZ-KALA AS A CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE: CHALLENGES OF PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(9), 976-980. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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