Tashkent, like any ancient city, is shrouded in legends and tales. One of the most famous legends is connected to its name, which, according to one version, translates as "Stone City" (from the Uzbek word "tosh" - stone). There are also several legends about the origin and history of Tashkent related to the various names the city has borne during different periods of its history, such as Yuni, Chach, Shash-Tepe, and Binkent. According to one version, the name Tashkent comes from the word "Toshkent," which in Turkic means "Stone City." There are legends about ancient rulers and events that took place in the territory of modern Tashkent, connected with the periods when it was part of the states of Kangyui, Chach, as well as during the times of the Arab conquests. In Tashkent, there are several sacred places about which legends and tales are told, associated with Islamic saints and ascetics.

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