THE DEVELOPMENT OF PILGRIMAGE TOURISM IN THE EXAMPLE OF JIZZAKH

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This article discusses the development of pilgrimage tourism on the example of Jizzakh. The Jizzakh oasis has a long history, and the nature of the region fascinates at first sight. In particular, the Forish district of the region has a number of tourist attractions, where agritourism, ethno-tourism, water and pilgrimage tourism are developed. There is an ancient cave in the gorge. Stone images engraved on the eastern side of the monument at a height of two and a half meters indicate that people inhabited this area as early as the Bronze Age. KEYWORDS:- Pilgrimage tourism, development, Jizzakh oasis, long history, nature of the region, Forish district, tourist attractions, agritourism, ethno-tourism, ancient cave, stone images, monument, bronze age. I In Central Asia, this type of pilgrimage is called NTRODUCTION Pilgrimage, which means visiting holy places. As a result of the intensive development of Uzbekistan has always been the center of tourism and tourist services in recent years, new intersection of many cultures and civilizations, types of tourism have begun to form in the different religions were preached here and country - extreme, ecotourism, agritourism, therefore unique monuments related to both archaeological, ethnographic tourism and others. Islamic, Buddhist and Christian religions have been preserved. The most promising species are gaining momentum especially quickly - extreme and T HE MAIN FINDINGS AND RESULTS mountainous, which include hiking, cycling, motorcycle tourism, autotourism, paragliding On the territory of Uzbekistan, there are many and hang gliding. holy places related to Islamic culture and its current Sufism, as well as other religions. The Pilgrimage is an opportunity to turn to the most valuable monuments are recognized as Almighty through a saint, calm the mind and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among them is soul, understand the truth of holiness, walk the the city of Bukhara, called Bukhara-Sharif in the path of solitude and purification. Islamic world, which means Blessed Bukhara. CURRENT RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PEDAGOGICSISSN 5 – 2767-3278 https://masterjournals.com/index.php/crjp CURRENT RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PEDAGOGICS 2(7): 05-10, July 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.37547/pedagogics-crjp-02-07-02 ISSN 2767-3278 ©2021 Master Journals Accepted 08thJuly, 2021 & Published 13th July, 2021 The city of Samarkand, which has a huge number The reserve itself covers an area of 8,770 of priceless monuments. The city of Shakhrisabz hectares. is the birthplace of Amir Temur. Of course, these It should be noted that the Zaamin State Reserve cities have an ancient and rich history, have was created in 1928 on the mountain range of undergone significant changes throughout their Turkestan in order to ensure the preservation of lives. the unique juniper forests in this region and the The department notes that the Jizzakh region is fauna in their natural state. The protected areas one of the promising regions of Uzbekistan, mainly include mountain ranges. This reserve, which includes all areas of tourism. In particular, located in the Zaamin and Bakhmal districts, has the Forish district of the region has a number of an altitude of 1670 to 4200 meters above sea tourist attractions, where agritourism, ethno- level, the climate is sharply continental, the tourism, water and pilgrimage tourism are maximum temperature is 30 degrees. About 700 developed. species of higher plants grow on the territory of the reserve. Of these, 13 species are listed in the In early September, in the Yukorichirchik district Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 48 are of the Tashkent region, the opening ceremony of endemic species. the “Yik-Ota” shrine, which became a monument of cultural heritage, took place. The holy place The fauna of the reserve is diverse, 286 species created favorable conditions for Muslims and of invertebrates, 29 species of mammals, 101 pilgrims. The complex includes a prayer room, a species of birds, 14 species of reptiles, 2 species library, and spacious and comfortable of amphibians, 1 species of fish made this area courtyards. their own. It should be noted that among them 13 species are included in the Red Book of the There are many amazing places in our region Republic of Uzbekistan. worthy of the title of tourist and paradise. The Jizzakh region can also be referred to them. The Currently, the staff of the reserve is carrying out Jizzakh oasis has a long history, and the nature of scientific work to study and preserve the flora the region fascinates at first sight. and fauna of this territory. Also, together with professors, researchers and graduate students of Stunning landscapes and unique climatic the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the Jizzakh conditions, a variety of fauna and flora, give us State Pedagogical Institute, many events, round the right to call the Jizzakh region one of the tables on nature protection, ecology and most beautiful corners of central Uzbekistan. The environm