HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

According to information of Chan Tsian, a Chinese diplomat and spy, who visited the territory of this region in 128 B.C., it is known that Ferghana Valley, where 3 regions (Ferghana, Andijan and Namangan) of modern Uzbekistan are located, was named as Davan’ in ancient times. This area used to be a prosperous agricultural country with highly developed economy, agriculture and craftsmanship. There were more than 70 big and small cities in Davan’. The Council of Fathers enjoyed substantial role in state management. The population was not numerous.
Agriculture, especially, lucerne growing, viticulture and wine-making had large significance for the economy. Wine was produced in large quantities. Rice and wheat growing in Davan’ was widely practiced and developed. There was given special attention to specialized horse-breeding, in particular, breeding of “glorious argamaks” originating from “heavenly horses” which had caused the Chinese-Davan’ War in 104-102 B.C. Subsequently, there had been established diplomatic relations between the two states.
There existed a number of ancient cities on the territory of Ferghana region among which following are distinguished: Kokand, Margilan and Kuva. Kokand was the capital of Kokand Khanate in ХVIII-ХIХ centuries as well as the religious center for the entire valley; there have been preserved many madrasahs and mosques.
In ancient time, Margilan was widely noted for its craftsmen producing carpets and fabrics, especially, khan-atlas. This city has its unique architectural traditions. In 2007, it reached age of 2000. Margilan is included in the list of world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Kuva is a memorial complex of the famous medieval scientist Al-Ferghani who was known in Europe as Alfraganus. 
Ferghana region, in its present boundaries, was established on January 15, 1938.