HOLY PLACES AND PILGRIMAGES OF JIZAKH REGION
Keywords:
Jizzakh region, pilgrimage sites, sacred shrines, saints, intangible cultural heritage, folk beliefs, nature cults, animal cults.Abstract
This article provides a scholarly analysis of sacred shrines and pilgrimage sites located in the Jizzakh region as historical and ethnographic sources. The study examines shrines associated with saints, sacred natural and geographical objects, as well as belief systems related to animal cults. Source analysis, historical-comparative methods, and ethnographic observation were applied in the research. The findings indicate that the pilgrimage sites of the Jizzakh oasis represent not only religious practices but also embody ancient worldviews, traditional beliefs, and elements of intangible cultural heritage. The conclusions highlight the significant role of these sacred places in shaping social life, ritual practices, and collective cultural memory.
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