Tashkent (GNP) – Modern artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and transmedia storytelling took center stage today at the International Media Forum, Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries, held at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan.
Gathering nearly 300 journalists, filmmakers, scholars, and technology experts from close to 50 countries, the event showcased innovative digital tools designed to transform historical preservation into interactive education.
Among the primary initiatives unveiled were AI-powered digital avatars representing renowned historical scholars, developed in close coordination with historians to ensure factual accuracy. Additionally, project teams demonstrated a 360-degree virtual tour of the center, designed to enable global audiences to explore its exhibitions via mobile devices and virtual reality headsets.
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Participants emphasized using multi-platform storytelling—spanning documentaries, books, digital media, and immersive physical exhibitions—to highlight the Islamic world’s foundational contributions to mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and philosophy. The center demonstrated this integrated approach during a nighttime multimedia presentation, projecting animated narratives of historical figures onto its architectural façade alongside traditional music and opera performances.
Located near the historic Hazrati Imam complex, the Center for Islamic Civilization aims to serve as a international bridge between historic archives and modern digital communication.
