UNESCO Park in Uzbekistan's Samarkand Set to Transform City into Eco-Cultural Haven

Uzbekistan's Samarkand city is set to welcome a brand-new UNESCO Park spanning 5 hectares, created to mark the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference.

Located near the Zarafshon River, the site benefits from fertile soil and a newly installed drip irrigation system, perfect for fast-growing saplings, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

The park will feature miniature versions of nine historic gardens established by Amir Temur, bringing Samarkand’s rich heritage to life in a green, modern space.

Over 4,000 saplings from 27 ornamental tree and shrub species-including chestnut, oak, tulip trees, rose, lavender, and Styphnolobium japonicum-will be planted alongside walking paths for residents.

UNESCO Park aims to serve as both a recreational haven and an educational hub, hosting ecological events, tree-planting campaigns, and practical classes to promote environmental awareness. Conference participants and the public will join a special tree-planting initiative to launch the park.