The Hermitage houses an 11-ton stone with an inscription from Timurid period

 The Hermitage houses an 11-ton stone with an inscription from the Timurid period, UzA reported.

Found in 1937 in the Ulug-Tog mountains, the stone's weight is 11.2 tons. There is an inscription on the stone devoted to Sahibkiran’s campaign in Dashti Kipchak, and the campaign of Temurbek against Tokhtamysh in 1391, in which an army of 200,000 people participated, is mentioned.

According to the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the inscription is engraved on the stone:

“The story of 793, the year of the sheep, in summer, Sultan of Turon, Temurbek, with an army of 200 thousand people marched against Tokhtamysh (Khan). When he arrived here, he erected this monument. May Allah grant victory, inshallah. May Allah grant mercy to people, and may they remember us in their prayers”.

Having positioned his troops on the peaks of the Ulug-Tog mountains, Amir Temur decided to erect a monument in honor of this campaign. The soldiers collected the stones, and the craftsmen created the inscription.

This stone reflects the power of Amir Temur’s army, his historical mission, and his loyalty to Islamic values.

The Hermitage also houses other unique artifacts from the Timurid era: a chrysolite seal with the name of Miranshah, the son of Amir Temur, a jade ring belonging to Gavharshodbegim, and other historical objects.

As reported, from January to September 2024, 3 million 4 thousand 549 local and foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan’s museums.