Description of your house town

Description of your house town

I was born in Margilan, Fergana region. The place where I was born has an ancient history. It is more than 2000 years old. It is located in the southern part of the Fergana Valley, at the foot of the Alay Mountains. It is located 10–12 km north of Fergana, at an altitude of 475 m. In 2007, the city celebrated the 2000th anniversary of the city by UNESCO. At that time the city was called "Marginon" and later both names were used. The exact origin of the name Margilan is unknown. Some toponymists assume that "marg" is from "lawn", "pasture".
There is also a local legend that Margilan is derived from the words "murg" and "Greek". According to Ibratniig's manuscript "History of Fergana", the city was founded in 883. Archaeological finds In the 10th century it was a large village, and in the 11th and 12th centuries it became a city. VV Bartold in his book "Turkistan during the Mongol invasion" noted that during the Karakhanid period, Margilan was the capital of the region. The Boburnoma praises the fact that Margilan is one of the eight cities of Fergana, the prosperity of the city, its sweet fruits, and its pomegranate and apricot varieties called "donai kalon".
The height of the city. Archaeological excavations have revealed that Margilan was founded 2,000 years ago. According to local sources, the city had 12 gates. Located on the Great Silk Road, the people of Margilan have been engaged in satin weaving since ancient times, thus making it world famous. Margilan silk fabrics were widely purchased by traders from Egypt, Iran, Greece and Kashgar. Margilan also developed doppidoz and copper, and from time to time coins were minted in the city. The city was part of the Timurid and Shaybanid states at different times, and later of the Kokand Khanate. Occupied by Russian troops in 1875.
In Margilan there was the well-known "Polatkhan Uprising" (1873-76) against the tyranny of the white tsarist officials, and the popular uprising against the forced deportation of the local population to the front lines in Russia (1916). Margilan was a district city of Fergana region in 1876-1926, and then became a city within the Fergana district. In 1927, the construction of the first silk factory was started in Margilan. "Margilan Haqiqati" and "Turon Shoyisi" newspapers are published. The city has 1,037 hospitals, 2 medical and sanitary units, a health center, an ambulance center and other medical facilities with 422 doctors and 1,599 nurses.
There are Atlaschi and Turon stadiums, 33 gyms, many volleyball, basketball and football fields, and 3 children's and youth sports schools. More than 43,000 young people are involved in 56 physical education teams. Among the architectural monuments are the Pir Siddiq complex ("Pigeon", mid-18th century), the Khoja Magiz mausoleum (first half of the 18th century), the Chokar, Toronbozor mosques (early 20th century), the Saidahmad Khoja Eshan madrasah (late 19th century) and others. preserved. The great scholar Burhaniddin Marginoni lived in Margilan, the poet Uvaysi (Jahon Otin) was born and many other famous people created it.
September 7, 2007 - A solemn ceremony dedicated to the 2000 anniversary of the city ​​of Margilan was held. The great scholar Muhammad al-Marghinani in his work Nazm al-jam'i al-kabir said, , The city of Margilan is like a drop of dew that lands on the cheeks of a tulip, that is, like a pearl of the valley. ” This analogy of a medieval scholar is not in vain. Today, Margilan is achieving its original values, becoming one of the most charming, charming and beautiful cities. Due to the geographical location of the Fergana Valley, its excellent climate, it has long had all the conditions for the development of agriculture.
From the 2nd century AD, Margilan expanded to the south-east and north-west. According to research conducted in Qizlartepa, the site of the present-day Tashkenttepa mahalla, the temple of firefighters was built at the same time. The temple is built on the outskirts of the old city, on a special platform 3 meters high. Over time, the basement of the room rose to 1.4 meters. Archaeological research has greatly enriched our knowledge of the lifestyle and occupation of the ancient Margilan people. Two thousand years ago, wheat, millet and barley were planted here.Horticulture and vegetable growing are developed. Viticulture and winemaking are developed.
Viticulture and winemaking are developed. The religious views of the people of the ancient city of Margilan are also reflected in the red angob vessels of the I century. Wavy lines, dots, circles and cross shapes are usually The city of Margilan, as in previous centuries, played an important role in trade relations with Kashgar during this period.The goods brought from Kashgar came to the markets of Kokand and Margilan, along with the cities of Fergana region, and from there spread throughout Turkestan. Silkworm breeding, one of the traditional types of handicrafts, was also skillfully continued in Margilan.According to the 1926 All-Union census, Margilan had a population of 43,965.
The people of Margilan, showing the hospitality and compassion of the Uzbek people, provided shelter to families displaced during the war, orphans and created conditions for improving their economic situation. In Margilan, the transition of all sectors of the economy after the war to the path of peaceful construction was much more difficult, city life developed difficult and contradictory. The real prosperity of Margilan began after the independence of Uzbekistan. About 10,000 students study in 11 colleges in Margilan, including construction, pedagogy, accounting and credit, medicine, and trade.
In 2 national handicrafts, 35 secondary schools, Istiqbol lyceum and medical lyceum, 2 music schools, students are provided with in-depth knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life. 12 libraries, 6 houses of culture, museum of culture and art, “Nurkhan” people's theater, culture and recreation park in Margilan In 2 music schools, students are given in-depth knowledge and skills needed in daily life. 12 libraries, 6 houses of culture, museum of culture and art, “Nurkhan” people's theater, culture and recreation park in Margilan In 2 music schools, students are given in-depth knowledge and skills needed in daily life.
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