THE CONCEPT OF PILGRIMAGE TOURISM AND ITS THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF STUDY
Keywords:
pilgrimage tourism, religious heritage, sacred sites, spiritual values, cultural identity, tourism development, methodological approach, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This thesis examines the concept of pilgrimage tourism and the theoretical and methodological approaches used to study its development in Uzbekistan. Pilgrimage tourism is considered not only as a form of religious travel but also as a complex socio-cultural and economic phenomenon associated with spiritual values, historical heritage, cultural identity, and regional development. Particular attention is paid to the scientific views of Uzbek researchers, the characteristics of sacred places, the motivations of pilgrims, and the methodological principles of studying pilgrimage destinations. The study argues that an integrated approach combining historical, geographical, sociological, cultural, and economic analysis is essential for understanding the nature and development prospects of pilgrimage tourism.
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