A dispute over House No. 7 on Babur Street in Tashkent continues to escalate. Alisher Kadyrov, leader of the Milliy Tiklanish party, issued a new statement accusing the Cultural Heritage Agency of shifting focus to interethnic relations and evading questions previously raised in the Legislative Chamber during budget discussions.

Earlier, Kadyrov questioned the expediency of preserving the 1935 building, calling it a 'house of a Russian artist.' The agency responded that the object is under state protection and its value is determined by law and professional expertise, not by the nationality of those associated with it.

In his new address, the deputy noted that he does not question the value of heritage of different peoples, but believes that national monuments receive insufficient attention. In particular, he pointed to the neglect of unique archaeological complexes, including Mizdakhan and the Sarmishsay open-air museum, which remain without proper care despite billions in allocated funds. He also noted that the Shahi-Zinda ensemble is being damaged by a nearby road, while the Agency has not taken legal action against the hokimiyat.

Furthermore, he alleged improper storage conditions for an ancient Quran copy in the Bukhara Ark warehouse and the transfer of lands of the ancient state of Davan for agricultural use instead of archaeological excavations. Kadyrov concluded that parliamentarians plan to use parliamentary inquiry or hearings to obtain official explanations and a public report on the spending of allocated funds.

The agency has not yet responded to the politician's new statements. Previously, it defended the legal status of the object and expert conclusions. This dispute reflects broader concerns about cultural heritage preservation and the effective use of budget funds in Uzbekistan.

Source: podrobno.uz