SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF STREET AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AROUND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS IN SAMARKAND: TOWARDS INTEGRATED URBAN PRESERVATION AND MOBILITY
Keywords:
Samarkand, historical monuments, street and road infrastructure, urban mobility, GIS analysis, heritage preservation, buffer zone, sustainable transport, urban planning, cultural landscape.Abstract
This scientific article presents a comprehensive analysis of the street and road infrastructure surrounding historical monuments in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Using a GIS-based methodology, the study evaluates how existing transport systems affect both mobility and the preservation of cultural heritage sites such as Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Shah-i-Zinda. The research
identifies key spatial conflicts—such as traffic congestion, inadequate pedestrian access, and buffer zone encroachment—that pose risks to the integrity of these monuments. Based on spatial data, field surveys, and stakeholder input, the authors
propose practical recommendations including the introduction of traffic buffer zones, smart traffic systems, and non-motorized transport alternatives. The findings highlight the urgent need for integrated urban planning strategies that balance the
goals of heritage conservation and sustainable mobility. This article is intended for urban planners, conservationists, and municipal authorities working in historical cities.
