BUKHARA GYPSUM CARVING: HISTORY, STYLES, AND GREAT MASTERS

Authors
  • S. S. Abdudayeva

    Lecturer, Department of Applied Decorative Arts, K. Behzod MRDI

    Author

  • A. R. Matyazov

    Lecturer, Department of Artistic Ceramics and Restoration

    Author

Keywords:
Ancient monuments, restoration, gypsum carving, conservation, history, Zaminli carving, Qirma, Chaspak, Pax-gypsum, Lola-gypsum, Zanjira, archaeology, repair specialist, geometric.
Abstract

This article discusses the development of gypsum carving in the Bukhara region since ancient times. Archaeological excavations (for example, the remains of the Varakhsha Palace) show that gypsum was widely used not only in building construction but also in wall decorations.

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2026-06-09
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BUKHARA GYPSUM CARVING: HISTORY, STYLES, AND GREAT MASTERS. (2026). Eureka Journal of Civil, Architecture and Urban Studies, 2(6), 11-15. https://eurekaoa.com/index.php/8/article/view/1200

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