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Tashkent University of Information Technology , Tashkent , Uzbekistan
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Urgench State University , Urgench , Uzbekistan
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Tashkent University of Information Technology , Tashkent , Uzbekistan
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Jizzakh State Pedagogical University , Jizzakh , Uzbekistan
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Bukhara State Medical Institute , Bukhara , Uzbekistan
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University of Geological Sciences , Tashkent , Uzbekistan
Jizzakh branch of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek , Jizzakh , Uzbekistan
The architectural landmarks of Central Asia are a stunning reminiscence of the cultural and historical amalgamation that took place over the Silk Road. The regions of Central Asia face an unparalleled risk of climate change, urban decay, and worse neglecting conservation attempts. New methodologies of preservation, driven by digital techniques, have been initiated to document and protect the sites of architectural importance. This paper discusses the application of 3D scanning and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the preservation of architecture in Central Asia. 3D scanning offers precision obtained in the high-resolution models of physical structures while GIS enables their spatial analysis within a defined temporal framework. These solutions facilitate a more holistic approach to conservation planning which supports the development of public relations, restoration works, and architectural research. The paper aims at demonstrating the potential stored within the advanced tools in the region by using case studies from Central Asia. Other existing problems regarding the use of the tools will also be presented. The architectural landmarks of the region can be sustained for posterity’s reference as cultural heritage, rather than decaying structures, if the local authorities and stakeholders embrace these tools.
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