Amir Timur Square in Tashkent
Amir Timur Square
Tashkent Amir Temur Square is located in the heart of Tashkent city. Over the years, this historic square has transformed into a symbol of the nation's independence and pride.
Historical Background
The square was laid out in 1882 in front of the headquarters of the Turkestan military district, initiated by General Mikhail Chernyaev and designed by architect Nikolai Ulyanov. It stood at the intersection of two major avenues—Moskovsky and Kaufmanovsky—and was originally named Konstantinovsky Square.
Throughout its history, the square changed names multiple times and hosted various monuments reflecting the political shifts in Uzbekistan and the broader region.
On August 31, 1994, the square was renamed Amir Temur Square to honor the great medieval conqueror and statesman, symbolizing Uzbek independence and identity.
Current Layout and Symbolism
Today, Amir Temur Square is a lush, green park adorned with flowers, surrounded by historic buildings and cultural institutions. In its center stands a bronze equestrian statue of Amir Temur, gazing toward Independence Square. The two plazas are connected by the lively Broadway Alley, a popular pedestrian zone.
Former Names of the Square
- 1882 – Konstantinovsky Square
- 1913 – Kaufman Square
- 1918 – Maria Spiridonova Square
- 1918 – Square of the Revolution
- 1991 – Central Square
- 1994 – Amir Temur Square
Monuments Over the Years
- 1889 – Kaufman’s grave
- 1913 – Monument to troops who conquered Central Asia
- 1918 – Revolutionary fighters' banner and guns
- 1918 – “Emancipated Labor” monument (sickle and hammer)
- 1927 – Column with a dome: “October is the lighthouse of the world revolution”
- 1930 – Lenin bust and “Five-Year Plan in Four Years”
- 1948 – Monument to Stalin
- 1961 – Obelisk honoring Communism Program
- 1968 – Monument to Karl Marx
- 1994 – Statue of Amir Temur