Tashkent, Jan. 18 -- The historical monument "Ashrathona" in Samarkand will not be transferred to the Spaniards to build a hotel there, said the Deputy Governor of the Samarkand region for Tourism Development.

"Based on numerous posts and negative comments describing the possible transfer of the monument "Ashrathon" to the Spanish company Paradores, as the Deputy Governor of the Samarkand region for tourism development, I declare: Negotiations with this company were held directly with my participation and there was no conversation about the transfer of this object to Paradores, " the report said.

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