In the heart of Margilan — an ancient city on the Great Silk Road — lies a quiet place of remembrance. This is the old Jewish cemetery, founded, according to researchers, as far back as the 17th century. Here rest generations of Bukharian Jews — people who for centuries lived, worked, and built this region.
But today, this place is slowly disappearing.
Every gravestone is not just a stone. It is:
Once, the Jewish community of Margilan was part of the rich cultural mosaic of the Fergana Valley. But in the 20th century, especially after the mass relocations and events of the late Soviet era, most Jews left the region. Today their heritage remains unprotected.
Preserving the cemetery and synagogue is not only about the past. It is about:
If we lose this place — we lose an entire chapter of Central Asian history.
Time, weather conditions, and neglect are taking their toll:
Your help is not just a contribution.
It is preserved history, respect for the past, and a bridge to the future.
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