Replica of Timurid-Era Bronze Cauldron to Be Made in Tashkent

A replica of a two-tonne bronze cauldron dating back to the reign of Amir Temur (Tamerlan) will be crafted for the Islamic Civilisation Centre in Tashkent, according to the World Society for the Study, Preservation and Popularisation of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan.

The original cauldron was commissioned by Amir Temur in 1399 and is currently housed in the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Kazakhstan.

With a capacity of approximately 3,000 litres, the cauldron is adorned with intricate Persian and Arabic calligraphy, featuring praises to Allah, as well as verses from the Quran and hadiths.

During Amir Temur’s rule, the vessel was used to distribute food during Friday gatherings.

Kursiv also reports that over the next five years, Uzbekistan aims to double the sector’s output and increase its contribution to the national GDP to 5%.