Rural architecture formation development principles of the traditions in Uzbekistan Khayrullayev Dilshod Sunatovich PhD student, Samarkand State Architectural and Construction Institute, Uzbekistan Online published on 16 October, 2019. Abstract The traditions of rural architecture have formed and developed for centuries, taking into account the natural and climatic conditions of the territory, living conditions of the local population of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Preservation of pilgrimage places, mosques, bathhouses, national houses, historic architectural masterpieces in rural areas, which is consisted by almost half the population of the country, require a wider study of this area. Because architectural masterpieces are our national cultural heritage, our value and identity. The article gives an overview of the traditional methods as well as the harmony of modern architecture. For instance, in the Fergana Valley, resistant to the earthquake damages and to protect from the effects of air temperature, the residential places were built in double frame walls and the thickness of the roofs was up to 40 cm. Unlike Khiva the earthquake wasn`t so high there the walls and the roofs of the building were about 10–15 cm thick. Buildings, houses, as well as windows and doors of this architectural complex-all located in the inner courtyard. Prosperous family houses consisted of two parts: inner yard where women lived and outer yard-the men's residence. Rich historical and cultural heritage, centuries-old traditions of people, the unique architectural monuments of ancient cities attract many tourists from abroad. Unique design, composition and technological solution of ancient masters in erection of monumental buildings amaze the imagination of spectators visiting the sights. These changes, of course, intensify the interest of people to the history of their ancestors, in particular the history of human civilization, which in turn it leads to the development of tourism. In this regard, tourism in Uzbekistan is developing rapidly, and the stream of tourists is increasing. Top Keywords Kishlaks (villages), mosque, architecture, traditions, stone bathhouses, handicraft, inner and outer courtyard, modern buildings. Top |