Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan has reported the discovery of jewelry belonging to the Emir of Bukhara in Kuwait.

During a visit organized with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Kuwait, an Uzbek delegation met with Ziad Rajab, Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum.

Located in Kuwait City, the Tareq Rajab Museum is a private collection boasting over 30,000 ancient and modern artifacts. Established by Kuwaiti businessman Tareq Sayyed Rajab in 1980, the museum’s collection has been curated over many years and includes rare Islamic artifacts, unique artworks, and invaluable historical relics.

During the meeting, the delegation was presented with a video about the activities of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. Ziad Rajab praised Uzbekistan’s efforts in preserving the cultural and educational heritage of the Islamic world, emphasizing that a nation with such a great past has a promising future.

The Uzbek delegation shared plans to attract approximately 50 of the world’s largest collections to an upcoming exhibition at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. This exhibition will be the first of its kind in global museum history, bringing together dozens of museums to showcase the cultural heritage of a single country.

"The construction of the Center for Islamic Civilization under the leadership of the President of Uzbekistan has deeply impressed me. We are pleased with the prospects for further cooperation. Showcasing artifacts from the Tareq Rajab Museum in your country will be a historic event. Our collection includes items directly related to Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage," noted Ziad Rajab.

Among these relics are 14th-century copies of Avicenna’s The Canon of Medicine, jewelry that belonged to the Emir of Bukhara and his family, miniatures from the Shaybanid era, and many other priceless artifacts. The museum’s collection also features rare calligraphy pieces, decorative arts, household items, and weaponry from various regions of the Islamic world.

"Our museum houses jewelry, ancient clothing, ceramics, glassware, and textiles brought from Bukhara. My mother specialized in collecting jewelry, while my father focused on ceramics and metal artifacts. My family’s interest in Uzbekistan’s history and culture explains the large number of artifacts from your country in our collection," added Ziad Rajab.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the museum director was presented with a facsimile copy of the Katta Langar Quran and a replica of a letter with the seal of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), created by calligrapher Habibullo Solikh.