THE ROLE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PRESERVING THE ISLAMIC CULTURAL HERITAGE OF BUKHARA
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Bukhara, Islamic heritage, digitalization, 3D scanning, cultural capital, UNESCO, Samanids.Abstract
This article examines modern methods for digitalizing tangible and intangible Islamic heritage sites in Bukhara. Projects for 2021–2026 aimed at 3D modeling of architectural monuments, the creation of virtual libraries, and interactive maps are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the media project "Bukhara – Center of Science and Culture" and the role of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan.
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