Railway Transport, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development in the Lower Amu Darya Region of Uzbekistan: An Anthropological Perspective

Abstract

The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 546 dated September 28, 2022 “On additional measures for the comprehensive development of the tourism potential of the Khorezm region in 2022-2026” stipulated that the railway system should also be brought to the required level in the development of tourism in the Khorezm region. This resolution also developed the “CASTLE TOUR” project, which is aimed at creating new tourist routes along ancient castles in the Khorezm region and the Republic of Karakalpakstan in order to promote the rich history and culture of Khorezm. In this regard, one of the most relevant and promising projects is the expansion of the railway transport system along the territories of the ancient Khorezm oasis, which has preserved many monuments of ancient civilizations on its territory and is a unique historical reserve and archaeological site that attracts the attention of tourists and scientists from all over the world.