Tashkent was founded in the 8th-7th centuries BC and is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. At various times, it was the capital of various states and empires, including the Turkestan Khanate and the Kokand Khanate.
After the October Revolution and the formation of the Soviet Union in 1922, Tashkent became the capital of the Uzbek SSR. During the years of the USSR, Tashkent developed as a major center of heavy and light industry, science and culture.
One of the most significant events in the history of Tashkent was the earthquake of April 26, 1966. It had a magnitude of 8.3 points and became one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the USSR. As a result of the destruction, thousands of people died, hundreds of thousands were injured, and a huge number of houses and buildings were destroyed.
However, the name of the city “Tashkent” has more ancient origins. Its name comes from the Uzbek word “tash” (stone) and the Persian word “kent” (city). Accordingly, “Tashkent” can be translated as “stone city”.